Vintage 1950s Party Dress - GLORIOUS Black Hot Pink Flocked Mimosa Tree Dress w Stabby Velvet Rear Size M

♛Details

1950s black + flocked pink mimosa tree blossom print with velvet accents + rear fanged neckline. 

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•Fabric(s): flocked taffeta, velvet, ecru-colored gauze petticoat layer in skirt

•Closures: rear metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: no

Any accessories/props are not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

About a modern size M; potential to adjust larger or smaller by using the multiple darts and fabric allowances along interior seams

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 38"

Waist about 27 1/2"/tight 28" unbelted

Hips full/about 54" (~10" from waist seam)

Length of bodice, center shoulder to waist about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 44" and has 1" hem

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape, presents beautifully. Cleaned and freshened. 65+ years old.

Like almost all pieces made of this flocked taffeta fabric I've run across, there are imperfections noted only when held against a light source -- scattered tiny pinholes and micro-splits in a few places along the flocked portion of the print. That's how these textiles age, and it's not something that's noticeable during normal use or display. 

Dress is still wearable, but for preservation's sake I'd avoid vigorous dancing and the like. More of a "look pretty" than "perform hard" piece.

The interior gauze petticoat has a seam opening along rear. Can be ignored, fixed, or easily snipped out and discarded. 

There were once cloth belt loops and these have been clipped close/removed. You can still wear a belt of your own, if desired.

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