50s formal dresses Size 8 Evening Ball Gown - Bouffant White 1950s Formal Dress

50s formal dresses Size 8 Evening Ball Gown - Bouffant White 1950s Formal DressA fancy dress gown for a 1950s debutante, this pure white evening dress has a ballerina like bodice and bouffant skirt, in layers of lace and organdy with a rustling skirt. It has short sleeves to the lace bodice, a tiered full skirt, and sheer lace bows accenting the center back. Skirt is three layers organdy over a satin lining with an interior tulle layer. This elegant dress is equally lovely as an evening gown or bridal wear. Ladies' Size 8 to 9

A fancy dress gown for a 1950s debutante, this pure white evening dress has a ballerina-like bodice and bouffant skirt, in layers of lace and organdy with a rustling skirt. It has short sleeves to the lace bodice, a tiered full skirt, and sheer lace bows accenting the center back. Skirt is three layers - organdy over a satin lining with an interior tulle layer. This elegant dress is equally lovely as an evening gown or bridal wear.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 40, Waist 27, Hip up to 48; Shoulder to Waist 16, Shoulder to Hem 54.25 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
White floral net lace in fine nylon with satin cord throughout, sheer white nylon organdy, white acetate satin faille lining, white nylon tulle skirt lining

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn and very nice, probably worn once at most, the interior shoulder has a small beige rub where the hanger rested, invisible to outside

Washing Instructions
Dry clean; or warm hand wash, hang to dry, steam if needed

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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