Vintage 50s Women's Sheath Wiggle Dress Classy Black Shantung Audrey Medium VFG
The kind of classic vintage Little Black Dress made famous by Audrey Hepburn, the perfect base for a multitude of looks! Bodice and skirt molded to the body with darts, seamed waist, 2.5" slit at the center back hem for walking ease. The waist is subtly accented by the double self fabric corded sash. The dress is fully lined in an acetate type fabric.
SIZE: Labeled size 16, but vintage sizing is misleading, so please consider the measurements
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
39" |
99 |
|
Waist |
28" |
71 |
|
Hips |
42" |
106.75 |
|
Sweep |
44" |
112 |
|
Bodice length from shoulder seam |
16.5" |
42 |
|
Skirt length |
23.5" |
59.5 |
FABRIC: Lightweight shantung fabric with a slightly silky feel in inky black.
TAG: No maker's tag. There is an ILGWU tag at the back of the neck.
CLOSURES: Metal zipper down the back.
CONDITION: Excellent. I don’t see any stains, holes, tears or other issues.
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.