Size 10 Red Dress - 1960s Short Sleeved Jersey Knit - Sexy 60s Secretary Sheath - Gathered Waist Seam & Original Tie Belt - NOS with Tag

This short-sleeved jersey knit dress is a beautiful shade of red, rich and bright as your most dramatic lipstick. It has a rounded jersey neckline, blouson bodice and straight skirt. Has even gathers to the elasticized waist and its original self tie belt. Never worn from deadstock with the original hangtag, priced $7.95 about fifty years ago... this would be more than $50 in today's dollars!

Ladies' Size
10

Measurements
Bust up to 48, Waist 25 to 29, Hip up to 46; Neck to Waist 16, Neck to Hem 42 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
Cut from the back neck

Materials
Lipstick red synthetic jersey knit, probably acetate or triacetate

Closure
Center back synthetic zipper, neck to mid-back; elasticized waist

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Never worn, the left sleeve and lower back skirt each has one repaired hole about 1/4-inch diameter, these are slightly noticeable at most, the sleeves have a crease along the top where originally folded that has slight misshaping, this should relax with washing

Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, steam if needed, store folded

*bust, waist & hip measurements are the maximum inches that will fit the item (and not actual fabric widths), so your body measurements should match these or be slightly smaller
*to get actual fabric widths of garment, add two inches to the bust measurement listed, one inch to the waist, and two inches to the hip
*size we list is a modern size equivalent, any size listed on label is a vintage size (which can be very different than a modern size)

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