Dating and Identification of NOS Dress

[crushvintage]

First I would like to apologize for the upside down (and large!) image. I can't seem to find any topics on how to insert an image in the correct size...any links to threads that you would like to forward to me would be welcome!

I have this New with Tags (new old stock) dress that looks 1950's to me. It has a metal side zip and partial button front.
I have researched the brand "Miss Virginias Frocks Dallas" and have come up empty handed.
It is made of 65% Celanese Fortrel Polyester and 35% Cotton.
Any help identifying this beauty would be much appreciated!

 

[joules]

I think your pretty aqua seafoam dress is very early 60s.
I say this due to the Celanese Fortrel Polyester content as noted on the tag.

Bit of polyester history:
"Other US companies chose to await expiration of the Whinfield and Dickson
patent before entering the market. One of the earliest to become involved was
Celanese Corporation, whose joint venture with ICI, named Fiber Industries Inc.
(FII; Fortrel ), began construction of its first PET plant in 1959."

 

[missproper]

I agree with Joules, it must be very early 60's.

Such a pretty dress - love it

 

[thespectrum]

I agree on early 60s, it's a sweet housewife frock.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

that sweet neckline shape and ruffle with lace make this shirtwaist dress way more special, too! great find! oh, and also agree early 60s.

 

[crushvintage]

Thank you everyone for the identification!

Tina

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

Adorable dress, and yes, early 60s instead of 50s, especially given the fiber content.

 

[Midge]

May I just add... I think Miss Virginias Frocks in Dallas was the store where it should have been sold originally, and Rosewood, from the hang tag, would be the manufacturer...

Karin