Alice Dress

Meet Alice — a playful 1950s-inspired day dress recreated from an original vintage pattern from my collection and carefully tweaked for a more flattering modern fit. Alice has one of those wonderfully simple silhouettes that lets a fabulous fabric do all the talking. The fitted sleeveless bodice features a high, gently scooped neckline, sitting neatly into the waist before opening into a beautifully full gathered skirt for that unmistakable 1950s shape. For the first Alice dresses, I couldn’t resist using these brilliant mid-century atomic prints. The starbursts, scribbled lines and pops of colour work perfectly with the clean lines of the dress and give it a really fun, authentic retro feel. Alice also comes with a detachable matching belt, finished with an oversized statement bow at the back. Wear it for an extra dose of 50s sweetness, or leave the belt off for a simpler everyday look. FABRIC OPTIONS The atomic print is currently available in three colourways: Atomic Green Atomic Orange Atomic Cream I also think Alice would be absolutely gorgeous made in gingham. I particularly recommend the larger-scale gingham from the fabric gallery, which gives the dress a really lovely vintage picnic/day-dress feel. As always, Alice can also be made in any suitable cotton fabric from my Fabric Gallery, so you can create a completely different version to suit your wardrobe. DETAILS Recreated from an original 1950s sewing pattern Sleeveless fitted bodice High scooped neckline Defined natural waist Full gathered skirt Detachable matching fabric belt Oversized bow detail at the back of the belt Cones with matching head tie Made from 100% cotton Handmade to order in the UK Style Alice with ballet flats or sandals for an easy vintage daytime look, or add a petticoat, heels and the bow belt when you want the full 1950s effect. Please select your chosen fabric when ordering. If you would like Alice made in another cotton from the Fabric Gallery, simply choose your preferred fabric and leave the details with your order.