50's party dresses 40s/50s Party Dress in Black Silk Organza

50's party dresses 40s/50s Party Dress in Black Silk OrganzaBeautifully made New Look party dress in jet black silk organza. Portrait collar. Slightly puffy sheer sleeves with two button, turned back cuffs. Shirtwaist bodice with covered buttons and multiple darts for shaping. Nipped waist opens from crisp pleats into full skirt (to wear with or without a crinoline ours used in photos is not included). Attached inner full slip has zip and hook&eye front with adjustable button straps. New Look styling from the

Beautifully made New Look party dress in jet black silk organza.

• Portrait collar.
• Slightly puffy sheer sleeves with two-button, turned-back cuffs.
• Shirtwaist bodice with covered buttons and multiple darts for shaping.
• Nipped waist opens from crisp pleats into full skirt (to wear with or without a crinoline - ours used in photos is not included).
• Attached inner full slip has zip and hook&eye front with adjustable button straps.
• New Look styling from the late 1940s or early 1950s.
• From the Starfire estate.

Labels: none - possibly home sewn with beautiful hand finishing and attention to detail

Fiber/Care: no tags, all silk / dry-cleaning recommended

Condition: only flaw to note is a slight bit of wear or discoloration at the edge of the collar

*This vintage New Look party dress is clean and ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements:
 INNER LINING SLIP -
  bust: to about 39"/99cm at fullest, 37"/94cm across top edge
  waist: 31"/78.5cm
 DRESS -
  shoulders: 17.5"/44.5cm
  sleeves: 17.5"/44.5cm
  bodice length: 16.5"/42cm
  bust: 40"/101.5cm
  waist: 30"/76cm
  hips: free
  total length: 44.5"/113cm (outer dress has a 10.5"/26.5cm hem!)
  hem sweep: 115"/292cm

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

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