25. Ellen Tracy White Cotton Dress with Black Edging.
Unworn, with tags attached, and in perfect condition. I just
went off the style for me.
Size 14 label (please see measurements below).
This dress is 100% cotton. The fabric is white with a woven
texture of minute squares and the V-neck, arm-holes, hem, and sash are edged in
contrasting black, smooth cotton, about 7mm (1/8in) deep. The label says
“black/ivory”, probably because it’s a natural white rather than the “arctic”
white you get with synthetic fabrics like polyester. It looks white to me,
anyway.
The skirt is gently pleated at the waist & has a curved,
wrap-over style flap in front, also edged in black, which is actually stitched
in place one side, so there’s no danger of any “gaps” appearing in the skirt.
There’s a pocket in each side seam, too, which is useful. It’s fastened centre
back with a concealed zip.
The sash is about 7.5cm (3in) wide & in two sections;
both being stitched into the centre back seam. One is 91cm (36in) long and the
other 109cm (43in) long, so a bow could be tied off-centre, if desired. Both sections
taper to a curved point at the end and there is a sash guide loop of fine
thread at each side.
Some measurements which may help (approximate, but as
good as I can manage):
Dress length from centre back = 100cm (39in)
Skirt length from waist seam = 62cm (24+1/2 in)
Waist up to 81cm (32in)
Bust up to 91cm (36in).
Originally £79.00, I did pay a little less in a sale, but
it is still good value, hopefully, at £20 for a smart dress that could be worn
to a summer party or reception, but is not too grand for everyday wear.
Small parcel P&P.