1970's vintage dress crafted in a double knit polyester, blue and white gingham. Button closing bodice, long collar, sleeveless. Waist is elastic with a front inverted pleat. Back holds a large patch pocket.

Excellent condition with no issues other than missing the original belt. It has been freshly cleaned and ready to wear.

No size tag is present. Please check the measurements below carefully.

Bust 34"

Waist (elastic) runs 26-29"

Hips 40"

Bodice length 15 1/2"

Skirt length 21"

Hem circumference 60"

Label is David Crystal.

The following information is provided courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild. The David Crystal label was started in 1906 by David Crystal, and was later headed by his son, Philip E. Crystal. By the early 1930s, the company was known for their women’s suits and coats. By the 1940s they had expanded into sportswear, and had become a leading producer of sporty ensembles – wrap skirts and blouses with matching shorts and shawls. From the 1940s and throughout the 1950s they made shirtwaist dresses and inexpensive suits. In 1957 they had a special line, “Christian Dior Junior designed for David Crystal.” They also produced a line designed by French designer Carven. During the 1940s, Bill Blass worked for David Crystal in one of his first design jobs. In 1952, David Crystal Company signed an agreement with Lacoste to import, and, in 1966, to make Lacoste shirts and polo shirt dresses in the United States. David Crystal was also the owner of the Izod and Haymaker labels, and so the crocodile logo is seen on garments with quite a few different labels. These shirts and dresses were very fashionable in the middle 1960s and in the early 1980s, and came to typify the “preppy” look. The company closed in the mid 1990s.

Alley Cats Vintage is a Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild.