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Lipstick Red Silk *Larger Size* Sheath Dress w Convertible Scarf Back - L, 1960s

$475
£363.16
€418.29
CA$665.62
A$743.10
CHF 389.37
MX$9,096.31
NOK 4,945.06
SEK 4,662.57
DKK 3,121.74
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An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivating looks. All in sumptuous lightweight silk twill…and a large size! Sleeveless cocktail dress with plunging front and rear V neckline and front and rear hip tucks; gathered shoulders and inverted V waist seam. Matching draped scarf attached at shoulders may be worn at back, front or on the head. Rear metal zipper closure; hidden lingerie snaps at shoulders. Fully lined in silk georgette. fabric: lightweight silk twill, silk georgette noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: none condition: excellent with a few revealed stitches at waist seam measurements: neckline opening: 14” neckline drop: 5 ½” (front), 10” (rear) shoulders: 19 ½” from outer shoulder edge to edge bust: 44” waist: 31 ½” hips: 41” bodice length: 8” from underarm, 15” from shoulder skirt length: 23” total length: 31” from underarm, 38” from shoulder sweep: 42” attached scarf: 5” at narrowest (shoulder attachments), 17 ½” at widest (center point) label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size L (US)Bust: 44 in (111.76 cm)Waist: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Hip: 41 in (104.14 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Sheath (In the Style Of)
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  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0923.15.0201stDibs: LU86434905443

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