Size 10 Shirtwaist Dress - Fine 1950s Metallic Roses Aqua Brocade - Fitted Bodice & Full Skirt - Lush Antique Gold 50s Cocktail - Waist 28

1950s shirtwaist cocktail dress in gorgeous antique style brocade! This long sleeved 50s frock has a notched lapel, cuffed long sleeves, and a button-front to the fitted bodice. Has a center back invert pleat in crisp tailoring. There are rich gathers to the waist seam, with a full skirt and its original self buckle-front belt.

Ladies Size
10 to 11

Measurements
Dress: Bust 39.5, Waist 28.5, Hip up to 54; Neck to Waist 16.75, Neck to Hem 44.5 Inches
Belt: Waist 25 to 28 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' Gus Mayer ' at back neck

Materials
Gorgeous turquoise aqua green-blue & metallic gold roses synthetic brocade, with Lurex style threads in a thin vertical stripe; this fabric is thin, opaque and crisp; belt is backed in vinyl and leather

Closure
Center front self buttons, neck to waist, with hook/eye at waist and hidden metal zipper below

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn, the label has mild yellowing, the edges of sleeve and hem are very crisply pressed flat, hem has the original overlock stitching from the factory, the belt's buckle is beige from age

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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