Darling 1955 documented Pat Hartley dress! Done in a crisp floral purple and white cotton with SO MANY PLEATS on the beyond circle skirt. This type of pleat is called "forever-lovely". Fitted bodice with snaps and buttons. Side metal zip.
The advertisement reads: "A spring song in print...Pat Hartley's infallible cottons with a burst of forever-lovely pleats $25.00 ($282 in today's money) both in blue or lilac."
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Brand: Pat Hartley
Size on tag: none
Fits like: small
Color: purple/white
Material: cotton
Condition: Excellent Vintage: a small faint cluster of discoloration dots on the hem that get lost in the print and pleats.

✂-----Measurements
Bust (underarm seam) : 32"
Waist: 25"
Hips: Open
Total length: 43.5"