Vintage 1950s Couture Dress - Martini Designed Sylvan Rich Black Cotton Pique w Lace Daisy Inserts + Velvet Sundress Size S

♛Details

Vintage 1950s dress by couture designer Sylvan Rich of "Martini Designed" in a crisp jet black cotton pique trimmed in silk velvet at the layered bust. A ribbon-textured cotton sheer lace panel on the tea-length "horsehair"-hemmed circle skirt, allowing you to contrast a petticoat color underneath for extra pop. High end, and featuring all the bells + whistles you seek!

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•Closures: side metal zipper, hook/eye

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♛Measurements

Fits like an estimated modern size S; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Plentiful interior fabric allowances to allow tailoring larger or smaller. Some give to fabric when pulled tight, as indicated.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 36"/tight 37"

Waist to about 26" unbelted

Hips full

Center shoulder to waist seam about 16 3/4"

Shoulder to hem about 48"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape, does not seem to have seen much wear/use.

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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.