From the 1950s, a special-occasion dress in silk organza. PLEASE READ Full Description, including CONDITION REPORT, provided below.

Pink, blue, purple, and green abstract watercolor botanical print on cream ground
Ruched, bust-enhancing bodice with built-in bra cups (soft, no padding)
Multi-layer, very full skirt (shown over two extra petticoats on mannequin, one extra petticoat on live model -- but it's still full without any extra petticoat at all. No extra petticoats included)
Closes with metal zip plus hooks and eyes at left side
Layer of netting and additional petticoat layer attached

Labels: Only a style/size label remains

Fiber/Care: no tags, feels like silk organza with layers of nylon net and acetate petticoat for fullness / machine washable in a no-agitator machine with gentle detergent on delicate cycle (use a net bag and then lay flat/hang to dry), cool iron

Condition: This dress came to us in unwearable condition, but it was too lovely not to give it a second chance. It originally had self-fabric straps in a halter style, but they were completely shattered, with pieces falling off (remnants will be sent with the dress).

We cleaned the dress, removed the damaged portions, folded under fabric at front and back to create a "strapless" silhouette, then added ribbon ties to serve as replacement straps (there is no boning in the bodice, so wear it strapless at your own risk).

We repaired and patched torn areas at the bodice side seams and the rolled hem as best we could, although there are still some holes along the hem (only the worst are shown in the composite photo, not all). Note that you could completely eliminate the holes by taking the dress up just a few inches (no more than 2-3" would be necessary).

This 50s party dress is fully wearable as is, but you'll need to be gentle and shouldn't expect it to last forever.

PRICE REFLECTS CONDITION. FINAL SALE. NO RETURNS. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.

Garment Measurements:
top of bust cup to waist seam: 11"/28cm
across bust: 32"/81.25cm + room in cups to 36"/91.5cm
side bodice length: 8.5"/21.5cm
waist: 27"/68.5cm
hips: free
skirt length: 31"/78.5cm
hem sweep: 127"/322.5cm

(for reference, live model is 5'5.5" tall, b:35.5/32D, w:26.5, and weighs 120 pounds. The dress has a bit of room in the waist)

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old. Please read condition report provided above. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED ON THIS ITEM. ☜

Notes: International customers are responsible for any taxes or import fees.

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