Size 4 Black Satin Cocktail Dress - 1950s Fit & Flare Sleeveless Frock - Small 50s 60s Pretty Silhouette - Metallic Embroidery - Waist 25

Classic 1950s black satin cocktail dress! This sleeveless embroidered party dress has a fitted bodice, nipped waist, and a full bell-like skirt with rounded hip. It has a boat neckline with wide-set lapels, and slanting darts at the bust and hip.

Ladies' Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust 35, Waist 25, Hip up to 46; Shoulder to Waist 15.5, Shoulder to Hem 42.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, neatly hand made

Materials
Black satin in a synthetic bridal weight, machine embroidered with a lurex style glinting black metallic in leaves and buds

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn with all embroidery intact, the underarms have slight lightening and rubbing from a few normal uses

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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