Size 10 Beaded Formal Top - Marilyn Chic 50s 60s Evening Cocktail Party Black Satin Sleeveless Bodice - Gorgeous Beadwork & Fringe - Bust 36

A Marilyn style cocktail top in gorgeous 1950s beadwork! This sleeveless black satin bodice has a graceful scoop neckline, tapered fit, and swinging beaded tassels that dance and sway. Perfect for a 50s bombshell with looping fringe at the hem, fully lined and hand-finished.

Ladies' Size
9 to 10

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 31.5; Shoulder to Hem 18 Inches, Fringe is 1 Inch

Era
1950s

Label
None, probably factory made in Hong Kong

Materials
High quality black slipper satin in pure silk; black glass seed beads, small spheres, and short bugle beads in flowers, flourishes, and fringe; black silky synthetic lining

Closure
Center back metal zipper, made to separate at bottom, with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exceptionally nice, the larger glass beads that finish each tassel have lost their black finish, showing clear glass underneath, this is noticeable but evenly "uncovered", not a detraction; the under arms show a mere hint of slight use, and the side seams were let out just a bit at the bust; the left back has a few barely-there dapples about 1 inch in total

Washing Instructions
Dry clean, preferably in a net bag

*bust, waist & hip measurements are the maximum inches that will fit the item, so your body measurements should match these or be slightly smaller
*bust, waist & hip measurements are not actual fabric widths
*to get actual fabric widths, add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist - two inches at the hip

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