Vogue 8763: 1950s Uncut Women's Day Dress Sz 34 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1955–1956 Vogue Pattern No. 8763 – One-Piece Dress
Original 1955–1956 Vogue Pattern No. 8763 for a tailored women's one-piece dress. A slim skirt with a lapped seam at center front joins the bodice at the waistline, finished with a wide notched collar and an inverted pleat at center back. Choose three-quarter-length sleeves with linked button fastening, or short sleeves. Factory Folded.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 8763
- Year: 1955–1956
- Garment: One-Piece Dress
- Size: 16 (34" Bust, 37" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
Vogue 8763 offers a slim-skirted dress with a distinctive lapped seam running down the center front, joining a bodice finished with a wide notched collar. An inverted pleat at center back adds ease of movement without disrupting the dress's clean lines. Sleeves come as three-quarter length with linked button fastening at the cuff, or a simpler short sleeve — a versatile design suited to wool crepe, tweed, or a lighter cotton broadcloth or linen.
A Moment in Fashion History
By the mid-1950s, slim, body-skimming silhouettes had become a daytime staple, offering a tailored alternative to the fuller petticoated skirts of the era. Details like a wide notched collar and linked cuff buttons reflect the period's attention to sharp, considered finishing even in an everyday dress.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Vogue pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Always in Vogue — a growing collection celebrating the fashion-forward spirit of Vogue's home sewing patterns. Come take a look.
