Stuck in the 50s

I may have written about how, once, my Mother made me a lovely "drop waist" dress. 

In searching the internet this is as close as I could come to the pattern. 

I didn't have the can cans to wear under the skirt and the skirt wasn't made that full anyway. 

The sleeves were shorter, with no ruffle.  The color was a paler plaid with some turquoise running through and a sheen to the fabric.  I thought it was the prettiest dress I had ever had. Best of all, it was one of a kind.  Usually, when I got a new dress, Mary and Linda did too but they didn't get a drop waist dress, like mine. 

Maybe my Mama knew I need some self confidence, a little boost.  Mama's usually know best!

I don't remember at all why Mama made this dress but it made me feel pretty and graceful.