50s White Cocktail Dress 60s Wedding Sheath Silk Organza Emma Domb Small VFG
This delicate looking dress would be wonderful for a wedding! I believe it is late 1950s. The bodice is styled with a scoop neck and very short sleeves. The wide cummerbund-style waist angles down toward the waist in back - the semisheer organza layer is shirred, which is a lovely touch. The straight skirt is fitted at the waist with soft tucks, and has two layers. The outer layer curves up in back, ending at the waist, accentuated by a large soft fabric flower made from the organza.
SIZE: Labeled size 9
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Shoulders | 16" | 40.5 |
| Bust | 38" | 96.5 |
| Waist | 25" | 63.5 |
| Hips | 38" | 96.5 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 15.5" | 39.25 |
| Skirt length | 27" | 68.5 |
| Sweep | 38" | 96.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The outer fabric is silk organza, ivory but with a grayish tinge.The inner layer is ivory acetate-type fabric.
TAGS: Emma Domb California. The union tag is the one that was used from 1955 to 1963.
CLOSURES: A long nylon zipper down the back
CONDITION: I found a small hole on the right side of the outer skirt that goes through both layers - see closeups. It is subtle enough that I missed it the first few times I inspected the dress. No other issues noted.
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