Size 2 Red 1950s Vintage Vixen Dress - Rhinestone Bow Belt - Fitted Bodice Pleated Full Skirt - XS Holiday Cocktail - Waist 25 - Bust 32

Such a vivid red party dress in a very festive frock! This mid-late 1950s cocktail dress has a ballet neckline and half-sleeves to the graceful fitted bodice, with knife-pleats to the full skirt. The belt is a charmer, with a flat bow and glittering rhinestone panel to its center.

Size
2 to 3

Measurements
Bust 32, Waist 25; Shoulder to Waist 15.25, Shoulder to Hem 39.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Scarlet red flannel-like cotton blend, probably has some acetate or similar synthetic in the blend; prong-set rhinestones; red vinyl belt backing

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very wearable, freshly washed, has a barely-there 1/4-inch grayish scuff to right under arm, shadow-like and very hard to notice; the hem has three 1/8-inch abrasions that are at the hem crease or just above, also hard to notice

Washing Instructions
Warm hand wash, shape and dry flat, press on low-medium setting

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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