Large 1950s Boho Summer Dress - Size 12 Fitted Bombshell Hourglass - 50s Flaxen Taupe Silk with Turquoise & Coral Orange Beads - Waist 33

$ 149.99

A couture quality 1950s summer cocktail in gorgeous bohemian details! It's a sleeveless raw silk dress with meandering jute soutache, rhinestones, turquoise and coral glass beadwork. The arched velvet ribbon is a flattering accent. The svelte hourglass silhouette is splendid, a 50s bombshell with boho appeal. Fully faced in silk organza with careful hand-finishing.

Ladies' Size
12 to 13

Measurements
Bust 40.5, Waist 33, Hip 41; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 41 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, expertly made, all the trims are hand-sewn

Materials
Flaxen taupe raw silk, natural jute cord soutache, terracotta velvet ribbon, prong-set clear rhinestones in two sizes, glass seed beads (turquoise blue, coral orange, white, and translucent gold), taupe sheer silk organza facings

Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Freshly dry cleaned, several tan marks at/near bow on bust that are a darker shade than the original fabric color, this is somewhat noticeable but obscured by the high level of detail, the side seams were let out a bit, the waist darts are very slightly pulled, enamel loss to zipper

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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