60s Alfred Shaheen Dress Women's Vintage Cheong Sam Brocade Asian Style Medium VFG
Such a fabulous vintage 1960s Asian style cocktail dress - and it's a Shaheen! The dress has the classic cheong sam styling that was westernized for Chinese tourists back in the 1930s - mandarin collar, short sleeves, diagonal upper bodice opening accented with fabric fasteners. The dress is fitted to the body with a series of darts with a body conscious silhouette. The skirt has 6" side seam slits at the hem, also detailed with self fabric fasteners.
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
37.5" |
95.25 |
|
Waist |
29.5" |
75 |
|
Hips |
39" |
99 |
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Dress length from shoulder seam |
41" |
104 |
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Sweep |
37.5" |
95 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The fabric is gorgeous, a medium weight satin brocade in black with jacquard woven medallions - a ring of flowers (probably chrysanthemums or peonies) in pink, scarlet red, pale green and silvery gray surrounding an intricate center circle done in black on black. I believe the fabric is most likely rayon.
TAGS: Alfred Shaheen, Hawaii
CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long nylon zipper in back. The bodice front has three functional self fabric knotted buttons and loops.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.