1950s Black Designer Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress - New!
Measurements
Size: Small
Bust: 34 - 35 inches + 86 cm
Under Bust: 32 inches + 64 cm
Waist: 26 -27 inches + 63.5 cm
Hips: 38 inches _
Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 16 inches + 38 cm
Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 41 inches + 117 cm
Hem Length: none
Zipper Length: 13.5 inches + 34 cm
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched seam to seam. Please allow for individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Striking 1950s quality inky black silk chiffon designer cocktail dress
* Gorgeous silhouette with cinched waist and straight skirt
* Strapless bodice with pleated shelf bust
* Fishtail back has swag loop and tails with ostrich feather trim
* Bodice is boned for support
* The swag loop can be left to hang at back, draped around neck or elsewhere
* Fully lined with couture finishing
* Low back with metal zipper
* Label reads Edward Abbott
Edward Abbott was a clothing business that specialised in a range of medium to higher priced evening clothes. The head designer was Wilson Folmar who worked there from 1957 to 1964.
Condition
This dress is in excellent condition for its age. No notable flaws that I can see, other than a minor snag in the tail at the bottom, not a hole. Cleaned and ready to wear. Please drop us a line if your 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
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LayBys/Layaways
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Photography
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