Vintage 1950s Party Dress - EYE SEE YOU Documented 1955 Black Eyelet Cotton Embroidery + Velvet Cocktail Dress Size M - L

♛Details

1950s body-hugging beauty crafted in racy black cotton embroidery eyelet...the pattern reminds me of rows of eyes running up and down the dress. (All eyes on you?) Hourglass fit with black velveteen ribbon dressing up the hip area. Rear kick pleat.

Check out the original ad from 1955!

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•Fabric(s): cotton eyelet, fully lined in black acetate

•Closures: side metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: Herbert Schneider

Any accessories/props are not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

Fits about a modern M to L cusp; with 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 40"

Waist about 30"/tight 31" 

Hips to about 40"

Shoulder to waist where belt loops sit about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 46 1/2" and has hem of about 1 1/2"

♛Condition

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

A tiny mend along one of the eyelet "eyes" down the side skirt near hem. Not found unless you are going over dress closely inch by inch.

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