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Late 50s/Early 60s Plus Size Dress

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Used - GoodSize Other1950sWomenTrade only

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This is a spectacular dress made somewhere between the late 50s and very early 60s, purchased at the legendary Spence-Chapin thrift store in the early 00s. Easily the nicest piece of plus-size vintage I’ve ever found. The crochet style gives a bit of stretch, and it feels far more modern than 65-70 years old. It’s incredible how well things were made back then, and this dress is fine to machine-wash, though I recommend using a lingerie/sweater bag and the delicate cycle. It’s a size 20 1/2 in vintage sizing, so please check the measurements.

“I got a lot of wear out of this in the 00s- it’s a dress that works for many occasions, including a beloved colleague’s wedding, and to the Playboy magazine offices the day we shot a fashion shoot with the cast of Mad Men.”

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The details

Condition: Used - Good
Size: Other
Brand: Unknown
Category: Clothing · Dresses
Color: Black
Material: 100% Unknown
Era: 1950s

Measurements (laid flat)

39in

Total length

21in

Bust / Chest

7.5in

Flat bicep

21in

Flat waist

@alicekinnon

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Even cooler in person! I can’t wait to take her out on the town 😎 Ty for sharing your seemingly endless supply of cool stories & incredible treasures w LS, Heather! Your generosity knows no bounds ✨

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After a sale · Oct 2026