*(big)Details:* Fab mix of atomic and rockabilly! Fitted bodice with short kimono style notched sleeves. Scooped neckline with center notch. Neckline and sleeves set off by silky black velvet. Slightly flared skirt with soft pleating at the waist in front. Deep kickpleat in back for easier walking (and dancing!
*(big)Size:* No size label
|_. Measurements|_. Inches|_. Centimeters|
|Bust|40"|101.5|
|Waist|28"|71|
|Hips|44"|111.75|
|Bodice length from shoulder seam|15.5"|39.5|
|Skirt length|28.75"|73|
|Sweep|47"|119.5|
*(big)Fabric:* Crisp taffeta sharkskin, medium weight, in a rich shade of dark red, created by interweaving red and black. The surface is flocked in black using a diamond pattern with tiny 4 cornered atomic stars at each intersection. Bodice accents are black rayon velvet.
*(big)Tag:* No tags, the dress was probably custom sewn.
*(big)Closures:* Brass zipper in back.
*(big)Condition:* The surface nap of the flocking is somewhat worn in places, but not worn away; i.e., still plainly seen. No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
<p><strong class="big">Details:</strong> Fab mix of atomic and rockabilly! Fitted bodice with short kimono style notched sleeves. Scooped neckline with center notch. Neckline and sleeves set off by silky black velvet. Slightly flared skirt with soft pleating at the waist in front. Deep kickpleat in back for easier walking (and dancing!</p>
<p><strong class="big">Size:</strong> No size label</p>
<table>
<tr>
<th>Measurements</th>
<th>Inches</th>
<th>Centimeters</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bust</td>
<td>40"</td>
<td>101.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Waist</td>
<td>28"</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hips</td>
<td>44"</td>
<td>111.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bodice length from shoulder seam</td>
<td>15.5"</td>
<td>39.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skirt length</td>
<td>28.75"</td>
<td>73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sweep</td>
<td>47"</td>
<td>119.5</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p><strong class="big">Fabric:</strong> Crisp taffeta sharkskin, medium weight, in a rich shade of dark red, created by interweaving red and black. The surface is flocked in black using a diamond pattern with tiny 4 cornered atomic stars at each intersection. Bodice accents are black rayon velvet.</p>
<p><strong class="big">Tag:</strong> No tags, the dress was probably custom sewn.</p>
<p><strong class="big">Closures:</strong> Brass zipper in back.</p>
<p><strong class="big">Condition:</strong> The surface nap of the flocking is somewhat worn in places, but not worn away; i.e., still plainly seen. No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.</p>2009-10-13T19:22:59-07:00vintage-50s-red-flocked-sharkskin-taffeta-cocktail-dress-m9643312Party Dresses2009-10-13T19:22:59-07:00Vintage 50s RED Flocked Sharkskin Taffeta Cocktail Dress M2009-10-13T19:22:59-07:00Vintage50svintage, party, rockabilly2009-10-13T19:22:59-07:00manual45425313722shopifydeny1Default175.009643312Default2009-10-13T19:22:59-07:002009-10-13T19:23:03-07:0019620532196433122009-10-13T19:23:03-07:00http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/9035/products/cocktail5b3.jpg?12589480192009-10-13T19:23:07-07:0019620542296433122009-10-13T19:23:07-07:00http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/9035/products/cocktail5b1.jpg?12589480192009-10-13T19:23:10-07:0019620552396433122009-10-13T19:23:10-07:00http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/9035/products/cocktail5b2.jpg?12589480192009-10-13T19:23:14-07:0019620562496433122009-10-13T19:23:14-07:00http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/9035/products/cocktail5b5.jpg?12589480192009-10-13T19:23:50-07:0019620582596433122009-10-13T19:23:50-07:00http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/9035/products/cocktail5b4.jpg?1258948019