80’s Navy Polka Dot Shirt Dress Sailor Collar by Miss Dorby 80s silk vest dry clean only

dry clean only

and they are always made of this rayon/viscose cording in black (silk was a scarce resource during the 40's due to it being rationed for parachutes during WWII)

but a little elastic under the top one for fit

Care instructions recommend dry cleaning

but with a harder edge

80’s Navy Polka Dot Shirt Dress Sailor Collar by Miss Dorby 80s silk vest dry clean onlyThis darling dress by Miss Dorby combines a sweet polka dot print and an oversized sailor collar, with double breasted buttons at the waist and a back center zipper. Nice full skirt with fit and flare look, and a tie at the back of the waist for the perfect fit. This is a stiff material that feels a lot like a cotton, but is a half and half blend with Polyester. It will likely soften up after some washes, but for now the feeling is very structured.