Size 12 1950s Cocktail Dress - Cobalt Blue Chiffon with Goddess Style Gathers & Draping - Large Size 50s Marilyn Bombshell - Waist 30

1950s cobalt blue chiffon dress, so gorgeous for a Marilyn style bombshell! It's a large 50s cocktail with a broad schoop neckline, richly gathered bodice, and chevron effect V to the torso. It has a piped waist and sheath skirt with rich gathers to the front, creating a bubble style pouf at the front hem. Fully faced in taffeta.

Ladies' Size
11 to 12

Measurements
Bust 40, Waist 30, Hip 41.5; Shoulder to Waist 17, Shoulder to Hem 43 Inches

Era
1950s

Material
Cobalt blue silk blend chiffon, possibly silk and rayon; periwinkle purple taffeta lining

Label
Union label and vintage size 18 on paper factory label at skirt's center back seam

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Unworn, the left front torso has a single translucent beige ring about 1/2-inches in size, the upper edges of shoulders/sleeves are slightly beige generally from sitting in storage, back right hip has a 1/4-inch abraded hole to chiffon outer layer; inside, there's purplish fade throughout the lining, not visible to outside

Washing Instructions
Dry clean in a net bag

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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