Vintage 1950s Black Draped Couture Cocktail Dress - New!

Measurements

Size: Small

Bust: 34 - 35 inches + 86 - 91 cm

Waist: 25 inches + 63.5 cm

Hips: 36 inches + 91 cm

Bodice Length: 15 inches + 38 cm

Total Length: 41 inches + 104 cm

Description

* 1950s black balloon Balenciaga style ruched cocktail dress

* Black silk taffeta with tulle reinforcement

* Bodice with peaked neckline and deep surplice cut

* Multi-tiered and angled bubble wrap from hips to underneath the buttocks

 *Hemline reinforced for structure

* Amazing neckline with off shoulder peaked sleeves

* Metal side zipper and fully lined

* Couture quality. Label reads Simpsons Madison(department store) and Mignon Paris New York (manufacturer)

Condition

This vintage dress has been carefully looked after and is in excellent condition for its age. Remember this dress is over sixty years old with no notable flaws that I can see. Perhaps a little bit of seam stress in places.

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 if this rare circumstance arises.

Postage
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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 :)

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Photography
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