Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress - Sizzling Hot Red Lurex Brocade w Sheer Mesh + Sequin Appliques Size XS to S

♛Details

Scorching hot vintage 1950s cocktail dress in a deep red metallic Lurex + satin brocade with light tan mesh netting through bodice lavished with appliqués of red sequins and beads. Wonderfully constructed with piped waist and silk lining the bodice.

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•Closures: rear metal zipper, sequin "button" + eye neck closure

•Designer/Labels: no

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

♛Measurements

Fits about a modern XS to S and contains additional interior fabric allowances and darts to alter larger or smaller.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 35"

Waist to about 35"/TIGHT 26" 

Hips to about 37" (~10" from waist seam)

Center shoulder (estimated) to waist seam about 16 1/4"

Shoulder to hem about 42"

Armhole opening circumference about 15 1/2"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. 65+ years old.

The hemline was up and we let it back down to original length; there is the slight crease remaining as seen which will continue to soften, relax, and press out over time. Otherwise very crisp and doesn't show much use.

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