Vintage 1950s Silk Dress - Striking Grass Green w Wild Jungle Trees Cocktail Party Dress Size L

♛Details

Vintage ca. late 1950s sophisticated silk (or very convincing silky rayon) cocktail party dress in vibrant green. Sapphire + olive print of wild Dr. Seuss-like jungle foliage and trees. Slender straps with lingerie keepers, interior drawstring belt for a more custom fit, A-line skirt.

Closures: side metal zipper, interior hook/eye

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

♛Measurements

About a modern Large. Interior fabric allowances + darts for tailoring somewhat smaller or larger. There's slight "give" to fabric when pulled very tight, wherever noted.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 40"

Waist 33"/tight 34"

Hips to about 46"

Length, shoulder to waist is about 17 1/4" 

Shoulder to hem about 40 1/2" + about 2"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape, vibrant.

Nitpicks: one tiny hole low down on the skirt. See last image where I zoomed in tight, shown next to small embroidery scissors. Overlooked within the busy print, even at close range.

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Minor signs of previous use, character, and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues we find are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.