Size 4 50s Black Cocktail Dress with Gold Rose Appliques - Chic 1950s Fitted Sheath - Small Elegant Bombshell with Satin Torso - Waist 25

Elegant 1950s cocktail dress is a black hourglass of velveteen, with beautiful gold long-stemmed roses to the satin cummerbund style torso. It has a functional satin button to the back of either shoulder strap, and classic tailoring to the svelte silhouette, with triple darts to the front waist and a center back kick pleat. A mid-century beauty!

Ladies' Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 25, Hip 37.5; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 42.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, possibly made at home, very well done

Materials
Black cotton velveteen, black glossy satin, sheer black organdy appliques with metallic gold embroidery and padded rose blooms, black satin facings and taffeta skirt facing

Closure
Center back metal zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn and lovely, the satin torso has 5-6 scant picks to the area just below/between the rose appliques, hard to notice

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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