# Thomasina 1950s Black Dress

Inspired by the timeless elegance of Sophia Loren, our Black Thomasina Dress is the quintessential 1950s black dress. No one wore a full-skirted black swing dress like Sophia in Italy during the mid-century years, and this silhouette remains a true classic for every wardrobe.

**At a Glance:**

**Colour**

Black

**Fabric composition**

100% Cotton

**Details**

Metal ykk zip. Plus pockets!

**Country of manufacture**

India

-   We adore this beautiful 50s purple dress. Not only does it hark back to the halcyon days of Hollywood, it has exactly the right retro feel that is so difficult to get right with reproduction vintage designs.
    
    ## Exclusive 1950s Dress & Print Design
    
    The print is designed by us so is exclusive to What Katie Did. The purple colour has been chosen to match the tone of our purple seamed stockings although it would also look fabulous when worn with our plain black or contrast black seamed nylons. Wear with our black cotton Jayne cardigan for a year-round outfit.
    
-   Our Thomasina 50s dress is designed to fit your waist snugly to show off your curves. The waist is a little smaller than some of our other clothing styles, matching the waistline of our Rita and Minnie dresses. Please check your waist measurement on our sizing page before ordering.
    
    This dress has a metal YKK zip opening at the back and measures 29” (74cm) waist to hemline measurement (size UK 12 / US 8).
    
    It’s made ethically in our main factory in India from 100% cotton.
    

**Thomasina Dress Measurements**

_Note, your measurements should be slightly smaller than the actual measurements to allow for movement!_

 Thomasina Dress Measurements

Bust

Waist

UK 8 / US 4

35" (89 cm)

24" (61 cm)

UK 10 / US 6

37" (94 cm)

26" (66 cm)

UK 12 / US 8

39" (99 cm)

28" (71 cm)

UK 14 / US 10

41" (104 cm)

30" (76 cm)

UK 16 / US 12

43" (109 cm)

32" (81 cm)

UK 18 / US 14

45" (114.5 cm)

34" (86.5 cm)

UK 20 / US 16

47" (119.5 cm)

36" (91.5 cm)

Cut from 100% cotton and made ethically in our main factory in India, this versatile the Thomasina dress combines everyday practicality with vintage glamour. The full circle skirt is designed in an authentic longer length, perfect for wearing with or without a petticoat, depending on how much drama you want to add. Just like true vintage pieces, it features a sturdy metal YKK zip at the back and, of course, essential side-seam pockets.

This 1950s Black Dress is a blank canvas for your personal style. For evening wear, add pearls, long gloves and [black seamed stockings](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/black-seamed-stockings) for screen siren sophistication. For day, keep things simple with ballet flats and a cropped cardigan. However you choose to wear it, this black swing dress is destined to become your go-to for effortless vintage chic.

Waist to hemline measures 29” (74cm) in a UK size 12 / US 8.

## Details

- **Price:** 99.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Burnet Rose
- **Tags:** spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| UK 8 / US 4 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 10 / US 6 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 12 / US 8 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 14 / US 10 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 16 / US 12 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 18 / US 14 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 20 / US 16 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Woman in a black dress with red gloves and shoes posing next to a chair and lamp.
- Person wearing a black dress with red gloves and stockings against a beige background
- Woman in a black dress standing next to a yellow vintage car with greenery in the background
- Woman in black dress standing next to a yellow vintage car with greenery in the background
- Woman in a black dress with a blue scarf standing next to a yellow vintage car.
- Woman in a black dress with a blue apron standing next to a yellow vintage car.
- Woman in a black dress with red and white petticoats standing in a room with checkered floor and decorative elements.

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> Source: [What Katie Did](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/1950s-black-dress-thomasina)
> Updated: 2026-06-04