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Emma Domb Red Bib Front Ballerina Party Dress with Satin Cummerbund – S, 1950s

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A balance of masculine and feminine, this frothy party dress pairs tuxedo references like bib pleating and a wide cummerbund with an undeniably ladylike silhouette complete with a 25-foot sweep. A guaranteed head-turner for the woman seeking feminine but not girly, right down to the fire engine red hue. Sleeveless, nearly off-shoulder party dress with pleated bib style bodice and low scooping front and back neckline; neckline and arm holes piped in satin. Heavily gathered full skirt with crinoline and inner slip underneath; wide plain satin cummerbund with criss-cross detail at back. Side metal zipper closure with hook and eye at waist; bodice lined in acetate. fabric: nylon tricot and heavyweight poly satin noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: good with four small holes at outer skirt edge and gentle, even fading to cummerbund measurements: neckline opening: 12 ½” neck/back drop: 5 ¾” shoulders: 17” from outer strap edge to edge bust: 36” waist: 24” cummerbund: 5 ¼” at widest hips: free bodice length: 15 ¾” from shoulder, 8 ½” from underarm skirt length: 31 ½” total length: 47 ¼” from shoulder, 40” from underarm sweep: 295” (outermost skirt), 185” (crinoline), 133” (slip) label: Emma Domb (California) size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size small (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 24 in (60.96 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 47.25 in (120.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Ballerina (In the Style Of)
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  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with four small holes at outer skirt edge and gentle, even fading to cummerbund.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.2131stDibs: LU864320133142
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