40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG
40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG

40s Vintage Cocktail Dress Women's Large LBD Sparkly Arrow Accent Peplum VFG

$ 125.00 Sale Save

The 1940s into early 1950s was a great era for these elegant, glamorous and flattering cocktail dresses. This particular dress is enhanced by its sparkly artfully designed embellishments on the left upper bodice and center/right peplum. The bodice is gently fitted with diagonal darting in front plus vertical darts to the waist in back. Cap sleeves are kimono-style. The skirt is set off with a peplum that wraps in front and is becomes longer and swingier in the back. I believe the dress had fairly substantial shoulder pads originally - I tucked in pads from my own closet for a few photos - they are not included with purchase. If you like the padded look (I do!) they can easily be added.

SIZE: No size label

 Measurements Inches Centimeters
Bust 42" 106.5
Waist 33" 84
Hips 44" 112
Bodice length from shoulder seam 16.5" 42
Skirt length 25" 83.5
Sweep 52" 132

FABRIC/COLORS: Medium weight black rayon, with nice draping qualities, The embellishments are done with chains of semisheer opalescent sequins. The thread used for the chains is pinkish, creating a coppery shimmer. The sequin chains are outlined with narrow braiding in brown and cream.

TAGS: No tags

CLOSURES: A sideseam metal zipper, plus a short metal zipper at the back of the neck. The dress has thread belt loops at the waist, but the belt is long gone. I showed the dress with a black leather belt from my closet in a few photos - it is not included with purchase.

CONDITION: I have repaired a few small sections of open seams along the shoulder. No stains, holes or tears noted. The embellishments seem essentially intact.