Mid-century perfection. Figure-flattering wiggle sheath dress in a true-red raw silk. Piped, nipped waistline. Ballet neckline. Bust and vertical darts, plus hip gathers for shape. Full silky lining. Nylon Talon back zip with top hook&eye. Beautifully made and hand finished in the late 1950s or early 1960s
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Fiber/Care: unmarked, silk with a slightly slubbed texture, silky lining probably synthetic, dry-clean
Condition: there's a teeny spot on the lining only. the hem was previously taken up 1' (it could be let back down)
*This dress is cleanand ready to wear.*
Garment Measurements:
- too snug in the bodice for our model, who measures b: 35' (32D), w: 26', h: 36. there is quite a bit of seam allowance throughout, and the dress could be let out at least 2', if not more -
bodice: 16'/40.5cm
bust: 33'/84cm (plus room from seams)
waist: 25'/63.5cm
hips (9' below waist): 36.5'/92.5cm
skirt length: 20.5'/52cm, with 2.75'/7cm hem
(BDV SKU: 00463-002)
Our items are not newly manufactured 'vintage style' pieces. They are true vintage, at least 20 years old. Please read condition report provided above.
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