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Parlsienne Coquette New Look Strapless Black White Tulle Party Dress - S, 1950s

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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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.2151stDibs: LU86433415323
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