Size 8 Retro Dress - 50s Style Full Skirted Cocktail Party Dress - Black & White - Tiered Ruffles - Red Rose - 1980s NOS - Bust 36 - 17380

This 50s style dress is a retro charmer in tiered ruffles with a fitted bodice & full skirt in sharp contrasts of sheer black & white, fully lined for opacity. It has a piped neckline with spaghetti straps, its original ribbon tie belt and a sweet red rose corsage. Never worn from the 1980s with the look of a mid-century debutante.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 25 to 27, Hip up to 50+; Shoulder to Waist 17.25, Shoulder to Hem 45 Inches

Era
1980s

Label
Vintage size 9/10 at back neck

Materials
Black and pure white silky synthetic organzas, probably polyester; matching black and white synthetic faille linings; black synthetic satin ribbon tie belt and cherry red millinery style rose

Closure
Center back synthetic zipper with hook/eye at top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Unworn and near mint, the edges of the skirt's ruffles are finished with a machine stitch that is ecru in places, otherwise like new

Washing Instructions
Omitting corsage - Dry clean, or warm hand wash, hang to dry, steam

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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