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GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress

$694
£526.59
€602.11
CA$969.33
A$1,077.76
CHF 562.75
MX$13,119
NOK 7,180.42
SEK 6,727.71
DKK 4,493.66
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GRETA PLATTRY c.1950’s Midnight Black Pleated Sleeveless Fit N Flare Day Dress Circa: 1950’s Label(s): Greta Plattry Original Designer: Greta Plattry Style: Fit and flare circle skirt dress Color(s): Black Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Cotton; metal (closures); plastic (boning) Additional Details / Inclusions: Black pleated sleeveless fit n flare circle skirt day dress. Cotton day dress with high neck diamond halter shape neckline. Fitted bodice top with two angled bust darts in front; chevroned tuck pleat darting detail at front of dress bodice. Structured bodice with covered boning at interior side seams. Halter style connected straps. Rolled piping trim detail at waistline seam. Pleated full circle skirt; slightly flared hem. Hand Stitched hem. Lapped zipper closure at center back of dress; interior hook closure at top of zipper. Additional Packaging: No MEASUREMENTS & SIZING: Marked Size: “8” (Vintage) Bust: 26” Waist: 24" Hip: 32" Length: 32" CONDITION: B (see guide). Insert alteration added to bodice left side seam; sleeves shortened in front of dress; bust darts altered to sit higher at front of dress; hem taken up; zipper replaced/altered (not visible when worn, noticeable except upon very close inspection). Some very minor faint discoloration to interior lining at front bodice near waist (not visible when worn. not noticeable except upon very close inspection). Some pinprick size imperfections at back of bodice near zipper where altered (not noticeable except upon extremely close inspection). Please refer to photos provided. AA - New with Tags / Packaging (may show minimal signs of retail handling / shelf wear) A - New without Tags / Packaging (may show minimal signs of retail handling / shelf wear) AB - Next to New / Excellent Preowned (no significant signs of use / imperfections) B - Very Good Preowned / light signs of use (may have insignificant signs of use / imperfections). BC - Good Preowned / moderate signs of use (may have visible signs of use / imperfections) C – Fair Preowned condition / used (may have significant signs of use / imperfections)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer).
  • Seller Location:
    Thiensville, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EI:007247_1/E1stDibs: LU541311154902

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