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1950s Cocktail Dress

£145.00

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Amazing 1950s Cocktail Dress in Metallic shimmering Emerald Green with Electric Blue woven flowers. Superb Material!! Fastens with original back metal zip and one hook and eye at the neck. The skirt is beautifully box pleated at the waist for fullness. The camera struggled to give a true image of the vibrancy of the fabric, it has incredible luster!

Measurements:

- 15" Shoulders

- 34" Bust

- 26" Waist

- Free Hip

- 15 1/3" Bodice length at side

- 25" Skirt Length (generous 4" hem so could be made longer)

- 80" hem circumference

Description:

1950s Dress in Mint Condition.

No original label but we estimate the material to be satin.
• Shoulders - Measured flat between arm hole seams across shoulders

• Bust - Measured flat from underarm to underarm and doubled

• Sleeve Length - Measured flat from shoulder to hem

• Sleeve Width - Measured flat at hem and doubled

• Waist - Measured flat at narrowest point and doubled

• Hip - Measured flat at widest point below waist and doubled

• Length - Measured flat from shoulder to hem
• Mint - Hardly any signs of wear, looks new. Applies mainly to deadstock or unworn items.

• Excellent - Normal signs of wear expected for age.

• Great - Shows normal signs of wear expected for age with some minor visible damage but will not deter from value.

• Good - Has obvious signs of wear, structurally intact. Damage could be fixed to improve condition.

• Fair - Visible damage but item has enough fashion interest.

1950s Cocktail Dress

1950s Cocktail Dress

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Vintage Condition Chart