Size 6 Lace Cocktail Dress - 1950s Powder Blue Fitted Special Occasion Dress with Sheer Beaded Bodice - Short Sleeve - Swag Bow - Waist 26.5

A classic 1950s lace cocktail with beautiful beadwork! This short-sleeved dress has a tailored bodice, sheer scoop neckline and swag-like bow to the piped waist. The fitted silhouette is femme yet timeless, fully lined in taffeta with a closed center back kick pleat.

Size
6 to 7

Measurements
Bust 36.5, Waist 26.6, Hip 36.5; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 41.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' puritan / Forever Young ' at back neck

Materials
Soft powder blue floral lace, matching glossy taffeta lining, sheer organza, silver/clear glass seed beads, prong-set rhinestones

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very fine, the tops of the shoulders had a tiny hint of frayed lace that has been neatly mended and is hard to perceive at all; the bow swag has a very slight beige tinge to its pleats, also hard to perceive

Washing Instructions
Dry clean in a net bag

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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