1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress 1950s_Full_Skirt with a more fitted bodice

with a more fitted bodice and flared skirt

Original vintage 1960s trapeze style mod dress with applique by French boutique label Anik Robelin

It was probably bespoke made by a very competent seamstress and good quality fabrics have been used

The size on the label states that this is an Italian size 42

and the bodice is more of a muslin which looks like it has been heat treated to provide an interesting

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress 1950s_Full_Skirt with a more fitted bodiceThis playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream background, the dress is printed with hand drawn designs showing dressing table accoutrements, elegant female silhouettes and bold hat and shoe designs, all rendered in vibrant jewel tones. The dress is tailored to a shirt waister silhouette with a nipped in waist. It has short