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Vintage 1940s to 1950 Dress - BOMBSHELL Midnight Blue Rayon + Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress w BIG Rear Bustle Bow Size M

Regular price $193.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $193.00 AUD
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Details

Sultry late 1940s to early 1950s cusper cocktail party dress with shoulder pads, a fitted bodice with SUPER deep cleavage, fitted waist of ruched and shirred taffeta, and gently sweeping hem. Waist detail in the REAR amps up the drama with a giant booty bow crowned in a silver metal ornament with rhinestones.

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•Fabric(s): rayon, silk taffeta

•Closures: side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: Calbette

All accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.

Measurements

About a modern M - please do allow enough room for the kind of fit and ease you prefer

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) up to about 40" (batwing, so it fits smaller/drapes)

Waist to about 28"/tight 29"

Hips to 42"/tight 44"

Length of bodice, shoulder to natural waist area about 16"

Length of dress about 43 1/2" and has 3" hem

Shoulders - no seams

Sleeves about 20"/bracelet

Armhole circumference about 20" (deep/batwing-cut)

Condition

Overall great vintage shape. Cleaned. 70+ years old.

Two of the tiny rhinestones are gone from ornament...I'll replace them from my vintage stash before shipping, unless you specify otherwise.

There's a tiny scuff on the taffeta at waist and one on the outer edge of a sleeve, neither imperfection something that would be noticed during wear/display.

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all true vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment. We're happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.

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Vintage is sold as-is and all sales are final. All vintage garments will show signs of previous wear and use, including deadstock and unworn pieces. We take extra care to note and/or photograph any imperfections we find. You can read our thousands of happy reviews on Etsy and eBay for an idea of the quality and high standards we strive to keep.

Shipping

Shipping

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Items returned to us by your postal service for non-payment of taxes will incur re-shipping costs. If you do not pay to reship in a timely manner (7 days) your order will be considered abandoned and returned to inventory or donated. 

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