Size 6 Cocktail Dress - 1950s Fawn Silk Satin & Floral Lace - Full Skirted Ballerina Fit and Flare Chic - 50s Fine Craftsmanship - Waist 26

Old World finery in a beautiful 1950s cocktail dress! This fawn brown frock has a fitted bodice of silk satin and a bell-like lace skirt over a taffeta lining, edged in scallops. It's a beautiful dress with shapely tailoring to the bodice and a plunge squared neckline in back. The bodice is faced in silk organza. Original matching satin belt with self buckle included.

Ladies' Size
6 to 7

Measurements
Bust 37, Waist 26, Hip up to 48; Shoulder to Waist 14.5, Shoulder to Hem 38.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, probably factory made, hand-finished

Materials
Fawn brown silk satin, matching floral lace in fine net with Alencon style detail and a scalloped edge

Closure
Center back synthetic zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice, the under arms show a hint of whitish marks that are very subtle and faint, essentially not visible at all when worn, the zipper is a neatly done replacement

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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