Vintage 1970s Rose Print Maxi Dress - GLORIOUS Documented 1974 Slinky 30s Inspired w Metal Ornament + Thorns! Size XS to S

♛Details

Exciting vintage 1970s (1974, to be more exact!) maxi gown of slinky jersey with a dark floral rose print that is 1930s/1940s inspired, complete with thorns on those roses. Bust gathers with a killer heavy metal peekaboo Celtic knot-ish medallion ornament at center; lace softens the caped shoulders. 

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•Fabric(s): slinky jersey (most likely their Arnel celanese triacetate), metal, lace

•Closures: rear zipper

•Designer/Labels: Corky Craig of California...see ad we found from 1974...they used this metal medallion in a lot of their designs that year :)

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♛Measurements

About a modern XS to S; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Standard interior fabric allowances and darting allows potential adjustment larger or smaller.

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) to about 34"/TIGHT 36"

Waist (ribs) about 32" (empire waisted)

Hips about 50"/full

Shoulder to hem about 54" and has 1 1/2" hem

Armhole circumference about 19"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Pristine and unfaded. 50+ years old.

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