Striking 1950s Rainbow Striped Taffeta New Look Dress- New!
Measurements
Size: Small
Bust: 34 -35 inches + 86 -89 cm
Under Bust: 32 inches + 81 cm
Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm
Hips: Free
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15.5 inches + 39 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 42 inches + 107 cm
Hem Length: 2 inches + 5 cm
Zipper Length: none
Seam Allowance: 1 inch + 2.5 cm (per side)
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Gorgeous 1950s black back ground taffeta dress
* Fabric design features stripes in all colours of the rainbow
* Classic New Look silhouette with cinched waist and full skirt
* Bodice with square neckline and cap sleeves with peaks
* Fully buttoned at centre front with black shiny buttons with rhinestone centres
* Full panelled skirt with wide sweep
* Unlined, raw seams, hand sewn hem
*Unlabelled but expertly made
Condition
This spectacular dress is in excellent condition for its age, iin fact it looks hardly worn. No issues of note. Cleaned and ready to wear. The last photo was taken with new studio lighting which really brings out the colours.
Condition
Love the styling on this beauty. It's an early 1950s too! Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.
Shop Policies
Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.
Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.
LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)
Alterations
Obviously, as these are one- off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.
Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!
Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.