1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back 1960s-mini-dress The intensity of the beading

The intensity of the beading creates a pleasing weight and the dress simply exudes timeless Hollywood style glamour

it is cut from thick blue cotton

It must have taken many hours to do this work as each pin has been attached by hand

The top of the skirt is also boned

creating a bohemian and flowing look

1950s White Cotton Smocked Dress with Tie Back 1960s-mini-dress The intensity of the beadingWe really love the simplicity of the design of this smock dress. Its so well made it could be anywhere from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s and has a timeless, contemporary feel. Note the scallop hems and pretty sage green stitching that trims the square neckline and fluttering short sleeves. The dress is cut to a relaxed, floaty fit with a calf length skirt. It is detailed with intricate smocking across the chest and around the waist which