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Silk Cocktail Dress Sleeveless with Red Roses Print Fabric

About the Item

This chic cocktail dress has deep red silk fabric with a painterly, watercolor style roses print. The fabric "flashes" as it moves, like sharkskin or iridescent fabric does. This structured dress has a fitted bodice, stiff backing on the silk in the skirt and a built in petticoat. There is no label. It appears to be custom made. measurements (taken lying flat without stretching the fabric): -underarm to underarm is 18.5” -across waist is 13” -hips are free -shoulder to waist is 15.5” -waist to hem is 26” Please contact us if you have any questions.
  • Style:
    1950s (Of the Period)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. light overall wear; the lighting makes it appear that the color fades from top to bottom, but it doesn't.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU622140143

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