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Black and Silver *Larger Size* Ombré New Look Strapless Party Dress – L, 1950s
About the Item
An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even better, the underskirt features horizontal ribbon lace around the bottom 1/3 for a decidedly French "can-can" effect.
Strapless party dress with tulle-ruffled sweetheart bustline. Bodice features silver satin underlayer covered in bib-pleated nylon chiffon to just under bust, then covered in black lace to waist; princess seams front and back and four flexible stays around interior circumference. Full, gathered skirt features silver satin underskirt with lace tape trim at knee, and free-hanging sheer chiffon overskirt inset with lace from hip to hem. Side metal zipper closure with top hook and eye and three additional hooks and eyes at waist. Hanging straps; unlined.
fabric: nylon chiffon, nylon lace, poly Duchess satin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: replaced bodice lace
condition: near mint with evidence of faint liquid stains on satin underskirt at left knee; invisible when worn due to lace overskirt (see photos)
measurements:
bust: 38”
underbust/ribcage: 32”
bodice length: 6 ½” from underarm
waist: 30”
hips: free
skirt length: 30” (underskirt and overskirt)
total length: 36 ½” from underarm
sweep: 137” (underskirt), 204” (lace overskirt)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
- Dimensions:Length: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Marked Size: none; comparable to size large (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 30 in (76.2 cm)
- Style:New Look (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Alteration made by original designer. Very faint liquid ring at left knee on underskirt only; invisible when worn.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0811.09.2161stDibs: LU864315317612
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