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