A B O U T 

An exquisite example of Irene Lentz’s refined American design, this early-1950s dress was created exclusively for Ransohoff’s, the legendary San Francisco luxury department store. Tailored in a soft charcoal and ivory wool check, the dress perfectly captures Irene’s signature combination of understated femininity and precise structure.

The fitted sheath silhouette features a crisp ivory pique collar and a contrasting vertical plastron panel in coordinating pinstripe, accented with oversized ivory buttons and delicate fringed edging—a witty nod to menswear shirting. Long sleeves end in turned cuffs, and strategic darts sculpt a trim hourglass line. A concealed front zipper and back walking vent complete the thoughtful construction.

Irene Lentz, celebrated for dressing Hollywood icons such as Doris Day and Ginger Rogers, was renowned for her architectural yet feminine approach to tailoring. Her designs for Ransohoff’s exemplified the sophistication of postwar American fashion—elegant, wearable, and quietly luxurious.

Note: both front panel and ivory linen collar are fully detachable. 

M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust: up to 34"

Waist: up to 26"

Hips: up to 38"

Length from top of shoulder to hem: 40"

Fits like small 

Label: see picture 
Material: lightweight wool crepe 

Condition: overall excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age.

https://shopxtabay.com/pages/policies

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34"; waist: 23").


💖 F O L L O W

facebook | xtabay vintage clothing boutique 
instagram | xtabayvintage
pinterest | xtabay