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50s Vintage Velvet Full Skirt Shelf Bust Dress

$ 150.00

Wow, what a beauty this is! Fitted bodice, with softly pleated shelf bust. Inner bust is covered in cottony white lace. Skirt is gathered and full.

Size:No size label

Measurements

Inches Centimeters
Bust 35" 89
Waist 25" 63.5
Hips Free Free
Bodice length from approximate shoulder 16" 40.5
Skirt length 45" 114
Sweep 92" 234

Fabric/Colors

Soft black velvet, probably rayon

Tag

No tags, and may have been hand tailored.

Closures

Side seam metal zipper

Condition

Very good. There are several pinholes in the skirt on the left side of the back. A single hole is a bit larger, about 1/4" diameter. These are not noticeable during wear. No other issues seen.