Size 4 Gold Party Dress - 1950s Vintage Vixen Hostess Cocktail - Taupe Crepe Bodice - Full Metallic Brocade Skirt - 50s Deadstock - Waist 25

The ideal holiday party dress! This 1950s shirtwaist cocktail dress is a mid-century beauty in neutral but glam hues. The fitted bodice has a picturesque notched lapel, 3/4-length cuffed sleeves and a rustling metallic skirt in crisp inverted box-pleats. The original tall brocade belt is included with a sharp rectangular buckle. Original late 50s hangtag attached with a vintage price of $85.00 - this would be about $700 in today's dollars!

Ladies' Size
4 to 5

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 25, Hip up to 44; Neck to Waist 15, Neck to Hem 41 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' Lounge Craft / ORIGINAL ' and vintage size 10 at back neck

Materials
Taupe acetate & rayon blend crepe, beautiful champagne gold floral brocade in acetate, rayon and gold metallic

Closure
Center front self buttons to bodice, hidden metal zipper to front skirt with snap at waist

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely and overall very nice condition, left shoulder on the sleeve has a single 1-inch seam that hides a small hole and a 1-inch gray scuff just adjacent, barely noticed when worn; the hem was originally floor length but had abraded holes, has been shortened to remove

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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