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Vintage 1950s to 1960s Cocktail Dress - FIERCE Black + Gold Metallic Lurex Hourglass w Embroidered Palm Fronds Size S to M

Regular price $118.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
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Wham-bam 1950s to early 1960s sculpted black cocktail dress, completely embroidered in flame-like gold metallic Lurex fronds.

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•Fabric(s): feels like embroidered rayon, fully lined in acetate

•Closures: rear metal zipper

•Designer/Labels: old Union label

Any accessories or belts shown in photos are prop pieces and not included unless mentioned.

Measurements

About a modern size S to M. Please allow room for movement and ease and the kind of fit you are going after. Little to no stretch, but there are allowances inside to tailor larger/smaller.

Bust (underarm to underarm measured flat, then doubled) about 36"/tight 38"

Waist about 28"

Hips to about 42" (~10" from waist seam)

Shoulder to waist seam about 16 1/4"

Shoulders seam to seam about 40" + 2 1/2" hem

Shoulders - no seams

Sleeves capped

Armhole opening circumference about 17"

Condition

Great vintage shape, unfaded and sturdy. 60+ years old.

As with most of these, there may be a few tiny, subtle imperfections in the metallic embroidery, but the look is crisp, exactly as in photos.

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