Vintage 1950s Party Dress - B&W STRIPES Documented 1958 Black Cotton Silk Princess Sundress Mode o' Day Beauty Size M

♛Details

1950s black and white Beetlejuice-core stripe silk-cotton Mode o’ Day princess-seamed dress with pleated and piped bust and matching belt. See photo from 1958 of dress being worn, here accented with a rhinestone brooch at side waist.

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•Fabric(s): cotton, silk organdy skirt

•Closures: rear metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: Mode o' Day

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 28"/TIGHT 30" unbelted

Hips full

Shoulder to hem about 43" and has 2" hem

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape, presents beautifully. Cleaned and freshened. 66+ years old.

There's a faint splash spot tucked in a rear/side pleat of skirt; see photo. It faded a lot with cleaning, but not 100%. Factored into pricing.

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