Middy Outfit (Middy Dress with Tam) (RETIRED)

I love Sam's middy dress. It's made from broadcloth and based on the new navy uniforms at the time and Middys were all the rage. Samantha is quite fashionable in this dress. The black trim and little anchor are nice details that make the dress look like a real navy uniform. It snaps at the waist and ties just below the waist with a grosgrain ribbon. The tam is made from the same fabric as the dress and doesn't stay on Sam's head very well but looks cute when it does. The whistle is metal and really works. It hangs on a cord which gets stretched out and loses its' elasticity over time.

My sister acquired a used Pleasant Co. version of the middy dress and that one was pilled and worn. If stored correctly and not washed in a washing machine, it should hold up.

This is a great historically accurate dress. Grade: A