Description: Late 1940s or early 1950s unlined rayon crepe dress in jet black. Kimono-cut three-quarter sleeves with notches at the wrists. Notched stand-up neckline. Bust and hip darts. Origami-folded hip peplum lined in acetate. Slim skirt with inverted kick pleat. Closes with not one, but two, metal zippers! A short Conmar zip at the back of the neck with top hook&eye. And a longer, Nabco model that closes in reverse, from top to bottom, along the left side to the peplum hem. The skirt snaps closed beneath the side zip and secures at the waist at either of two hook&eyes. Beautifully made. From the living estate of our friend Mary S. Labels: only a teeny, illegible tag remnant remains in the waist seam Fiber/Care: unmarked, rayon and acetate, dry-clean Condition: no flaws to note. some photos lightened to show detail. *We had this dress professionally dry-cleaned after the photographs were taken.* Garment Measurements: bodice: 16"/40.5cm sleeve (underneath): 11"/28cm bust: 35"/89cm + room from darts waist: 26"/66cm hips: 39"/99cm skirt length: 28.5"/72cm shoulder to hem: 44.5"/114cm belt: 1"/2.5cm x 32"/81.25cm For reference, live model is 5'5", b: 35.5 (32D), w: 26, h: 35.5, and usually wears a U.S. modern size 2. Delphine the Mannequin is b: 32, w: 24, h: 35.25. Dress is not clipped to either. (BDV SKU: 00442-002) Note to International Customers: Your country may charge you taxes or import fees. BDV has no way to predict or estimate these costs, which are the buyer's responsibility. Please do not ask us to falsify customs forms.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Decatur, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-11T00:21:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Decade: 1940s
Style: Peplum
Color: Black
