1950s Vintage Mccalls Sewing Pattern 4463 Uncut Misses Day Dress Size 33 Bust
Original 1958 McCall's Pattern No. 4463 - Misses' and Junior Dress
Original 1958 McCall's Pattern No. 4463 for a misses' and junior dress designed for women's daytime wear. This crisp design features a softly bloused, panel-seamed bodice with a small collar on a slit neckline, short sleeves cut in one with the bodice, two buttons at the front waist, and a slim skirt, finished with a tie belt that wraps to the back. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall's No. 4463
- Year: 1958
- Garment: Misses' and Junior Dress
- Size: Junior 13 (33" Bust, 25½" Waist, 35" Hip)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
McCall's Pattern 4463 is a slim day dress with a relaxed, bloused top. The bodice is shaped with front and side-front panels, finished at the neck with a small collar set on a slit opening, and has short sleeves cut in one with the bodice back. A lining back stay holds the blousing in place at the waist, two ⅞-inch buttons accent the front waistline, and a tie belt wraps around to tie at the back. The slim skirt measures about 44½ inches around the hem in junior size 13, and the dress closes with a dress placket zipper. McCall's suggested linen, printed silk or cotton, shantung, faille, jersey, lightweight wool, honan, and barathea. The envelope front carries the stamp of the original retailer, Hezlett's.
A Moment in Fashion History
In 1958 the waist was beginning to loosen. Paris had introduced looser, less fitted lines in the late 1950s, and patterns like McCall's 4463 show home sewing adopting a gentler version of the idea: a bodice that blouses easily over the waist above a slim, narrow skirt. Offered in both misses' and junior sizes, it reflects a youthful, easy elegance that points toward the simpler silhouettes of the 1960s.
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.
