Mid-century perfection. Vintage 1950s slim sheath dress in a glossy, crisp fabric of tiniest brown and black stripes, expertly seamed to flatter your figure. Kimono cut short sleeves, criss-cross detailing, center skirt seam, inverted kick pleat. Closes at back with metal Mark zipper and top hook&eye. Partially lined, with a hem allowance the likes of which you won't find on any modern dress. Just dreamy. From the Tawni W. collection.
This is a true "wiggle" dress in that the hem width is slightly narrower than the hips.
Labels: none - likely home sewn
Fiber/Care: unmarked, probably silk or a silk/rayon blend, dry-clean
Condition: one area of roughed-up fabric at the left waist, as shown (snip the offending threads, cover with a decorative brooch, or just ignore -- it's inconspicuous)
*We've had this cocktail dress professionally dry-cleaned and it's ready to wear.*
Garment Measurements:
sleeves (approx): 8"/20cm
bodice (approx): 15"/38cm
bust: 38"/96.5cm
waist: 29.5"/75cm
hips: 41.5"/105.5cm
length: 42.5"/108cm with 3.5"/8.5cm hem
(BDV SKU: 00533-004)
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