Size 6 Black Satin 50s Cocktail Dress - 1950s Party - Sculpted Architectural Details - Beautiful Fit & Flare Ballerina Silhouette - Bust 34

A graceful 1950s satin dress with the air of a ballerina and the mid-century beauty of architectural seaming. This black party dress has a V-neck front that scoops lower in back, with a nipped waist and bell-like skirt. There are curved seams over the hips with spaced darts to flare the skirt, with hidden interior boning at the skirt sides that create a full silhouette.

Ladies' Size
5 to 6

Measurements
Bust 34, Waist 25.5, Hip up to 48; Shoulder to Waist 15.5, Shoulder to Hem 44 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Black bridal weight satin with a soft lustre, black taffeta bodice facings and black soft cottony muslin skirt facings, boning

Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn and exquisite, has two faint creases at the front waist from normal wearing

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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