Size 8 Gorgeous 1950s Dress - Mid Century 50s Glamour - Black Fitted Bodice & Full Skirt - Sky Blue Long Stemmed Roses Print - Waist 27

$ 225.00

Gorgeous 1950s party dress in vivid roses print! This mid 50s frock has a surplice V-neck, cap sleeves and three sequin trimmed rose appliques dotting the decolletage. Has a pair of invert box pleats under the bust and a fitted waist panel. Has a full skirt, not quite a complete circle (about 3/4 full), and a lilac taffeta skirt lining. The bodice is faced in taffeta. Original self buckle front belt included.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 27, Hip up to 58; Shoulder to Waist 17.25, Shoulder to Hem 42.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made, has a vintage size 14 stamped on the underside of the belt

Materials
Black jersey knit, feels like silk but may be a finely knitted synthetic; black taffeta screen printed in exquisite long-stemmed roses in sky blue, fawn gray, smoke gray, white and metallic gold; iridescent sequins; solid black and lilac synthetic taffeta linings

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Looks exquisite at first glance, upon close inspection the bodice has a total of approx 10 tiny holes, some repaired, with a 1-inch subtle tuck at left front shoulder and the majority here and under right arm, all hard to notice, and 4 tiny picks to knit on bodice back; the skirt is bright and beautiful with subtle mottling from very mild screen print loss to the skirt; the belt buckle's self covering is half loose and its underside is half missing, this could be glued carefully or the belt buckle could be replaced

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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