McCall's 5687: 1960s Uncut Misses Street Dress Sz 34 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1960 McCall's Pattern No. 5687 - Misses' Dress with Slim or Full Skirt
Original 1960 McCall's Pattern No. 5687 for a misses' front-lapped dress, designed for daytime or afternoon wear. A fitted, double-breasted bodice with a wide bateau neckline and short sleeves cut in one with the bodice tops a belted, four-gore skirt made up in either a soft, full silhouette or a slim, straight one, both from the same bodice. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 5687
- Year: 1960
- Garment: Dress with Slim or Full Skirt
- Size: 14 (34" Bust, 26" Waist, 36" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Envelope and Instructions: Good Condition
Design
This 11-piece pattern centers on a fitted, front-lapped bodice with a wide bateau neckline and short sleeves cut in one with the bodice, its interfaced front tacked neatly in place beneath a row of buttons for a crisp double-breasted line. A matching belt cinches the waist above either of two skirt options: View A's full skirt, softly folded at the side front and side back and lined with interfacing for body, or View B's slim skirt, shaped with front folds, darts, and a low back pleat. Both close with a part-way zipper at center back.
A Moment in Fashion History
By 1960, the double-breasted, button-trimmed bodice had become a favorite way to bring a tailored, almost nautical polish to an otherwise soft dress silhouette. McCall's 5687 let a home sewer choose her era in a single pattern - the fuller skirt still echoing the 1950s, the slim skirt already pointing toward the sheath silhouette that would define the decade ahead - while the crisp, buttoned bodice stayed constant either way.
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 McCall's pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Pillbox and Polish - a growing collection tracing the bridge between 1950s structure and 1960s youth culture. Come take a look.
