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Parlsienne Coquette New Look Strapless Black White Tulle Party Dress - S, 1950s
About the Item
Ethereally soft and feminine from its petal bust to its chevron ruffles, this exquisite dress even includes ribbon-tied bouquets of pink flowers around the skirt circumference. Very Paris circa 1952.
Vintage strapless full-skirted party dress with ruched bodice, sweetheart petal bust and V-shaped front waistline; four flexible stays around full bodice circumference. Gathered waist skirt features two full length tulle underlayers and one shorter, scallop-edge top layer trimmed in black and white ruffle tulle; pink millinery flowers and black velvet bows at each scallop apex and center bust. Rear zipper closure with top hook and eye. Interior hanging straps; fully lined in ivory nylon taffeta.
fabric: nylon tulle, nylon taffeta
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: replaced skirt lining and rear zipper closure
condition: excellent
measurements:
bust: 32”
underbust/rib cage: 28”
waist: 28”
hips: free
bodice length: 9 ½” from underarm to shortest point, 12” to longest point
skirt length: 34”
total length: 43 ½” from underarm
sweep: 131” (scallop skirt layer), 320” (tulle underlayers), 128” (slip)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
- Dimensions:Length: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Marked Size: comparable to size S (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)
- Style:New Look (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:Triple-layer skirt provides extreme volume.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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