This is an amazing set and feels so happy and spring-like, it is hard not to smile when you see it. The skirt is full, with a lovely amount of volume and sits just past the knee. I love the mix of a multi-colored check pattern mixed with those huge blooms. Cut out versions of those glorious poppies adorn the hem of the skirt and circle all the way around adding a pretty dimension to the pattern and design. The waist cinches in and you could pair this with a variety of pieces making it so very versatile. With this is a bib like piece that goes around the neck and covers the front bust. It is fully adorned with those huge poppy appliques and this combination of color and design is spectacular. An interesting thing to note - I have seen a dress version of this piece on occasion in the past. At first I thought that it was perhaps the dress version and it had been altered at some point into the two pieces as you see. However, the dress versions that I have seen had a Donald Brooks label, while this set has the Boutique version label so it's a bit of a mystery and there are no screaming signs of a bad alteration job inside. So there is the possibility that this was as it was intended. The boutique label was only produced from 1971 to 1973 and based on similar pieces held in museums I believe this to be from that very first year of production. Either way it is in excellent condition

The skirt is unlined and the top lined in a white silky rayon. The skirt closes with a back painted metal and nylon zipper and the top hooks at the back neck under the poppy applique.

Bib
Width: 17.5" at top and narrows to 10" at bottom
Length: 12.5" front, 9" at the back

Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Skirt: 30.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Reference Photos: (1) 1965-1975 Donald Brooks dress from the Goldstein Museum of Design Collection.  /  (2-5) Samantha Angelo in this outfit at NYFW, S/S 2016.

Item# DD2115

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.