New York 693: 1950s Chic Misses Sun Dress & Topper Sz 32 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 693 - Dress and Bolero
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 693 for a ladies' and misses' dress and bolero. A sleeveless bodice, square-necked front and back, sits above a four-piece skirt with patch pockets at front and a removable belt, worn alone or layered under a matching cap-sleeve bolero. Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 693
- Year: Circa 1951
- Garment: Dress and Bolero
- Size: 14 (32" Bust)
- Condition: Factory Folded
Design
New York Pattern 693 pairs a clean, sleeveless bodice - square-necked both front and back - with a four-piece skirt finished with patch pockets set at the front and a removable belt to mark the waist. A separate cap-sleeve bolero completes the look, giving the dress a covered-up daytime option or a bare-shouldered evening one from the same twelve pattern pieces.
A Moment in Fashion History
The matching bolero was one of the era's most versatile styling tools, letting a single sundress-style pattern move between casual daywear and dressier occasions. Paired with a defined, belted waist, it reflects the structured approach to silhouette that carried through the years following Dior's 1947 New Look.
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 New York Pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.
