Size 8 Full Skirt - 1950s Victorian Inspired Yellow Silk Skirt with Black Velveteen Waistband - Fin de Siecle 1890s Look - Waist 26.5

$ 89.99

This Victorian inspired skirt was crafted from a 1950s skirt, finished with contrasting black velveteen bands that create an 1890s feel in a 50s-era length. It has a tall fitted waistband, knife-pleats all round, and six buttoned bands across the front.

Ladies' Size
7 to 8

Measurements
Waist 26.5; Length 26.75 Inches

Era
1950s Skirt & Fabric / Contemporary Alteration

Label
None, neatly made by hand; the skirt was originally a dress from Dynasty - Hong Kong

Materials
Saffron yellow silk brocade with a rustling floweret pattern, thin and opaque in a beautiful reflective weave

Closure
Center front self buttons & buttonholes, waist to hem, with hook/eye at waist

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Very wearable, has subtle beige liquid marks here and there to the front skirt, these are not easily perceived unless inspected closely as they are obscured by the silk's reflectivity and pattern; a few scant threadbare hints to the hem; the skirt was originally a dress and the velveteen was a recent alteration

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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