1960s Cotton Floral Maxi Montaldos

Fabricated in a sheer cotton voile with lovely blues, green, and purple floral print on a white ground

Fully lined in a rayon/synthetic blend taffeta

Trimmed in a blue velvet ribbon on the neck, bodice, waist and sleeve cuffs

Fastens down center back with a Murlen Metal toothed zipper and a hook and eye at the neck and waist

Full length sleeves snap at the wrists

Baby hem

Maker: Unknown. No labels.

Original Montaldos Hangtag attached. (It retailed for $45 in the late 60s)

Union Label- ILGWU blue label 1963-74

Condition: Good. I made a small repair to the skirts sweep about 4” up from the hem. The velvet trim on the neckline has some balding and a tiny/discreet repair at the back left. See photos. Freshly hand soaked, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Vintage Size: 5, Looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.

Neck: 14.5”

Shoulder: 14.25”

Bust: 32.5”

Raised/empire Waist: 26.5”

Hips: 37”

Sweep: 87”

Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 12”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 55”

Sleeve length: 20.25” underarm 24” overarm

bicep: 18”

Sleeve Cuff Opening: 7”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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