Women's Vintage 50s Dress Red Flocked Sharkskin Taffeta Cocktail Party Medium VFG
This vintage 1950s cocktail dress is a fab mix of atomic and rockabilly! Fitted bodice with short kimono style notched sleeves. Scooped neckline with center notch. Neckline and sleeves set off by silky black velvet. Slightly flared skirt with soft pleating at the waist in front. Deep kickpleat in back for easier walking (and dancing)!
SIZE: No size label
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
40" |
101.5 |
|
Waist |
28" |
71 |
|
Hips |
44" |
111.75 |
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Bodice length from shoulder seam |
15.5" |
39.5 |
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Skirt length |
28.75" |
73 |
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Sweep |
47" |
119.5 |
FABRIC: Crisp taffeta sharkskin, medium weight, in a rich shade of dark red, created by interweaving red and black. The surface is flocked in black using a diamond pattern with tiny 4 cornered atomic stars at each intersection. Bodice accents are black rayon velvet.
TAG: No tags, the dress was probably custom sewn.
CLOSURES: Brass zipper in back.
CONDITION: The surface nap of the flocking is somewhat worn in places, but not worn away; i.e., still plainly seen. No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
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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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