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Pagoda 1950s Pleated Dress

$126.00 AUD $301.00 AUD

Discover the perfect balance of structure and femininity with our Pagoda Pleated Dress. Featuring an exclusive border print of delicate pagodas in copper and sage tones set against a noir background, this striking design comes to life with every movement of the pleated skirt. The border print placement enhances the swish and flow of the fabric, giving the dress a dramatic yet refined finish.

At a Glance:

Colour	Black, mixed
Fabric composition	100% Cotton
Details	Metal ykk zip.
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.

Note, your measurements should be slightly smaller than the actual measurements to allow for movement! This dress is designed to be worn a little looser than our other styles, but can be worn very fitted should you desire.

Pagoda Pleated Dress Measurements	Bust	Waist
UK 8 / US 4	35" (89 cm)	25" (63.5 cm)
UK 10 / US 6	37" (94 cm)	27" (68.5 cm)
UK 12 / US 8	39" (99 cm)	29" (73.5 cm)
UK 14 / US 10	41" (104 cm)	31" (78.5 cm)
UK 16 / US 12	43" (109 cm)	33" (84 cm)
UK 18 / US 14	45" (114.5 cm)	35" (89 cm)
UK 20 / US 16	47" (119.5 cm)	37" (94 cm)

The bodice echoes the elegance of its sister styles, with an Asian-inspired V-neckline and graceful cap sleeves. Below the waist, precise pleating encircles the skirt, cleverly interrupted by a smooth front panel that flatters the midsection while allowing the skirt to move beautifully as you walk.

Made from 100% cotton and finished with a period-correct metal zip, the Pagoda Pleated Dress combines vintage authenticity with modern wearability. Ethically produced in our trusted Indian factory, it reflects our commitment to both craftsmanship and responsible production.

For a coordinated look, style with our copper Norma lingerie collection to create a seamless vintage-inspired ensemble.