1950s black dress Size 8 Cocktail

1950s black dress Size 8 CocktailThis black crepe cocktail dress has a gorgeous willowy line, fit for a very svelte figure! This late 1950s dress has a soft X of seams and darts, with a modesty panel and a beautiful carved shell buckle to the waist. It has 3 4 length dolman sleeves and a closed kick pleat to the tapered pencil skirt. It's faced in taffeta except the sleeves. Ladies' Size 8 to 9 Measurements Bust 37, Waist 27, Hip 37. 5; Shoulder to Waist 15, Shoulder to Hem 44. 75

This black crepe cocktail dress has a gorgeous willowy line, fit for a very svelte figure! This late 1950s dress has a soft X of seams and darts, with a modesty panel and a beautiful carved shell buckle to the waist. It has 3/4-length dolman sleeves and a closed kick pleat to the tapered pencil skirt. It's faced in taffeta except the sleeves.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 37, Waist 27, Hip 37.5; Shoulder to Waist 15, Shoulder to Hem 44.75 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" paul sachs / Original '' at back neck

Materials
Fine black crepe, black taffeta facings

Closure
Center back metal zipper from shoulder blade to hip, hidden snaps to modesty panel

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn, a few pinholes in the label, the buckle is a lovely vintage replacement and has a few subtly re-sewn seams nearby, nothing noticeable

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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