50s Women's Dress Outfit Black Velvet Taffeta Vintage Cocktail Top & Crystal Pleat Full Skirt Medium VFG
This vintage 1950s vintage two piece cocktail dress has the best taffeta rustle I've ever heard - crying out for a crinoline! These separates will do double duty with other pieces in your closet. Top has wide scooped neckline that dips to a vee in the back. Acetate panel below the waist so it can be tucked in without bulk. Simply styled skirt with crisp crystal pleating that can go very full with crinolines if desired.
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
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Top: Bust |
42" |
106.5 |
|
Top: Shoulders |
17" |
43 |
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Top: Waist |
28.5" |
72.5 |
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Top: Length from shoulder seam |
16" |
40.5 |
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Skirt: Waist |
30" |
76 |
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Skirt: Hips |
60" |
152.5 |
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Skirt: Length |
24" |
61 |
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Skirt: Sweep |
130" |
322 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Both pieces are black. The top is cottony velveteen with acetate facings. The skirt is crisp medium weight taffeta - there's nowhere to safely get a snip for a fiber burn test. The skirt waistband is velveteen.
TAGS: Rosecrest New York
CLOSURES: Each piece has a side metal zipper
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues seen.
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.