50s Purple Wiggle Dress Vintage 60s Sheath Wedding Guest Women's L/XL VFG
What an elegant sheath, probably dating to the late 1950s, and in a rare larger size! The scoop neck bodice is styled with princess seaming - those seams shape the fit and then end in small pleats below the waist in front. The skirt is straight, with a small center slit in back for ease.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches |
Cm |
| Bust |
41.5" |
105.5 |
| Approximate waist |
36.25" |
92 |
| Approximate hips |
41.5" |
105.5 |
| Length from shoulder seam |
39" |
99 |
| Sweep |
37" |
94 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The color is striking, a very dark blue-violet with a hint of sharkskin/ombre shimmer. The fabric is shantung weave, silk per a fiber burn test. The upper skirt is lined in an acetate type dark blue fabric.
TAGS: No tags at all, but looks professionally made.
CLOSURES: Long metal zipper up the back.
CONDITION: I have hand stitched the top of the back skirt slit where the seam opened. Shantung is, by its nature, slubbed, with an uneven texture of horizontal ribbing. There are a few horizontal threads in the skirt that have a subtle puckery look - see closeup. I cannot decide whether it is inherent to the fabric or caused by a small "pull". No other issues noted - no stains, holes, or tears.
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.
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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.