Size 10 Black Cocktail - Glamorous 1950s Full Skirted Dress with Beadwork - Flapper Inspired LBD - Ballerina Style Fit and Flare - Bust 37.5

$ 144.99

Meant for a vixen with its ballerina-like silhouette! This beautiful mid-1950s cocktail dress has a scoop neckline, fitted crepe bodice and knife-pleats to the full skirt. The skirt is three layers - sheer chiffon, a taffeta lining and black tulle for fullness.

Ladies' Size
9 to 10

Measurements
Bust 37.5, Waist 27.5; Shoulder to Waist 15.5, Shoulder to Hem 39.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" Elinor Gay / ORIGINAL '' at back bodice

Materials
Black crepe, chiffon, taffeta and tulle; flapper-inspired beadwork is clear glass seed beads, silver/clear glass bugle beads, burnished metallic sequins, silvertone metal studs and faceted clear plastic teardrops

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Near mint, the back waist has four faceted teardrops, may have had more originally but what remains is symmetric, could be removed if you like

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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