50s Party Dress in Flocked Organza and Velvet - sm

From the 1950s, an elegant party dress in semi-sheer flocked organza over soft pink lining.

• Velvet cuffs, cummerbund at nipped waist, and neckline trim.
• Very full skirt to wear with or without a crinoline (ours shown in all but one of the photos is not included).
• Puffy sleeves can be pushed up to elbow length or worn longer and slimmer.
• Gorgeous low, squared back neckline.
• Metal back zipper with hook&eye at top.

(Vintage glass faux pearl necklace is not included but available for purchase. Please inquire if interested.)

Labels: only a vintage size tag and what appears to be the remnants of an ILGWU label remain

Fiber/Care: unknown, although dress and lining both feel and burn like silk, but could be blend / dry-clean

Condition: no flaws to note except that it appears there may have originally been more sparkle to the flocking

*This dress is clean and ready to wear, though it could use a (better) professional steam before your big event (don't press velvet!) *

Garment Measurements:
 shoulders: 15"/38cm
 sleeves (cuffed): 18"/45.5cm
 bodice (at center of velvet cummerbund): 17"/43cm
 bust: 34"/86.25cm + 2"/5cm from seams to about 36"/91.5cm
 waist: 27"/68.5cm
 hips: free
 length: 44"/111.5cm
 hem sweep of lining: 154"/391cm

For comparison, dress is shown clipped to fit Delphine the Mannequin who measures bust 33.5/waist 23, and unclipped (with a perfect fit) on the live model, who measures bust 35.5/waist 26.5-27 with a long torso)

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

Notes: International customers are responsible for any taxes or import fees.