This lovely little dress is 1980s vintage, girly without going over the top with ruffles and bows. It was made by a company that specialized in children's clothing, so it was originally designed for a preteen. It's a classic shirtwaist style, except straight cut bodice. It has short sleeves, a peter pan collar, and a tie belt that is attached in back. It also has pockets in the skirt with flaps and button accent.

SIZE: Labeled size 14 - that would be preteen 14, not Misses 14. For reference, my spokesmodel was wearing a size 6 at the time of these photos.

FABRIC/COLORS: A charming and feminine floral print. using soft pastels against a white background. The fabric is lightweight and finely woven, similar to batiste. Most likely cotton, but nowhere to snip a fragment for a fiber burn test. Pocket flaps and collar are edged in pale pink cording.

TAGS: Petite Gamine, San Francisco. There is also a tag for I. Magnin Jellybeans & Rainbows. Petite Gamin was incorporated in 1979, and dissolved some time between 1987 and 1990. Jellybeans & Rainbows debuted within I Magnin in 1980.

CLOSURES: Five dainty plastic buttons in a soft shade of pink open down the front.

CONDITION: I have repaired a few small sections of open seaming at the waist. No other issues noted - no stains, holes, or tears.