Size 4 1950s Marilyn Dress - New Look 50s Navy Blue Silk Cocktail Dress - Decollete Bust - Nipped Waist - Impeccable Condition - Waist 25

This exquisite 1950s silk dress has a gorgeous New Look appeal in fine tailoring with a vixen's decollete! It has a fitted bodice with double breating, 3/4-length cuffed sleeves and a nipped waist. The skirt is A-line with gathers to either side of the front. Has a half-belt with silk buckle to the back waist and it's fully faced.

Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust 37.5, Waist 25, Hip 37; Neck to Waist 16, Neck to Hem 42.25 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' MISS Elliette / CALIFORNIA ' and vintage size 12 at back neck

Materials
Fine navy silk dupioni with natural slubs and nubs, navy faille facings

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Looks mint to the outside, the under arms inside show a hint of use as they're a bit lighter, the hem has been expertly re-sewn

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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