VTG 1960s Margaret Smith Cotton Shirt Dress and similar items

Vintage 1960s Margaret Smith shift dress, size L (bust 43?, waist 40?, hips 44?), crafted of soft cotton in pale pastel pink and gray floral. Designed with long sleeves, a shirtwaist silhouette, and mother-of-pearl buttons down the front placket. A rare example of Margaret Smith?s short-lived clothing line, better known for handbags. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Clean and strong with slight wear at the cuffs, less noticeable than the rest of the garment. Fabric / Materials 100% cotton; pale pink + gray floral print; mother-of-pearl buttons at placket; shirtwaist shift silhouette; Margaret Smith label. Measurements Bust: 43" Waist: 40" Hips: 44" Shoulders: 18" Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23" Sleeve (underarm): 17.5" Length: 44" Approx. Modern Size + Fit Guide Best fits Women?s L (approx. US 12?14). Ideal for approx. 5?5?5?8 and 145?170 lbs, depending on build. Provenance Note Margaret Smith rose to prominence in the 1960s for her stylish handbags, produced in Maine and now highly collectible. She briefly expanded into clothing lines, including rare pastel shift dresses such as this, which combined her eye for textiles with wearable silhouettes. Pieces are coveted by collectors for their rarity and association with her handbag legacy. Style Aesthetics ? 1960s pastel chic ? floral cotton shift silhouette ? Collector?s Margaret Smith clothing line ? rare crossover from handbags ? Sustainably vintage cotton, not fast fashion ? Luxury heritage label ? Maine-based designer brand ? Handbag-designer provenance ? highly collectible Styling Tips Pair with flats for a classic mid-century daytime look. Layer with a cardigan or blazer for office-ready retro chic. Display-worthy for Margaret Smith collectors. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1960s cotton dress, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. TERMS POLICIES Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!