Size 8 Red Lace Dress - Classic Mid Century 1950s Vintage Vixen Cocktail - 50s Ballerina Fit and Flare Silhouette - Elegant Party - Waist 27

$ 79.99

This 1950s red lace cocktail dress has an elegant fit & flare silhouette with lovely tailoring and a rustling fullness. Bodice has a scoop neckline with 3/4 sleeves and a full five-gore skirt that's about 3/4s of a circle. Fully faced in red taffeta.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 36.5, Waist 27, Hip up to 48; Shoulder to Waist 16.25, Shoulder to Hem 42 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' VOGUE / Special Design ' at back neck; this was a Vogue pattern label included with 1950s patterns, indicating it was sewn by hand, neatly done

Materials
Persimmon red cotton blend floral lace, matching red synthetic taffeta facings

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn and overall lovely, the upper right neckline has four very vague grayish marks, inside right elbow has one as well, these are slightly perceptible and those at neck could easily be covered/camouflaged by a brooch or applique

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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