Vintage 1950s Dress - Sapphire + Black Brocade Ball Gown w Basque Maxi Waist Size S to M

♛Details

Vintage 1950s sapphire brocade floor-length ball gown with massive Cinderella sweep. Double bust darts, basque waist, attached full-length black net petticoat, and a shimmering woven design  like interlocking puzzle pieces.

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•Closures: rear metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: no

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♛Measurements

About a modern size S to M; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric darts + allowances allow tailoring larger or smaller. Slight "give" when pulled very tight, as is indicated.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across front, then doubled) to about 36" - 37 1/2"

Waist (measured across front seam and doubled) about 27" - 27 1/2"

Hips full

Shoulder (estimated) to waist seam about 16"

Shoulder to hem about 57 1/2" 

Armhole circumference about 15 3/4"

Shoulders suit about 16" - 16 1/2"

Sleeves about 14 3/4"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. 65+ years old.

Note: inside rear neckline is a small smudged word written in silver, not visible from exterior or during use.

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