1950's Dinner/Cocktail Party Dress-Mad Men Brocade-Sophisticated

Clothing : By Period : 1950's : Women's : Dress : Cocktail : Dinner : Evening

 

Picture this. Hubby's boss from the office of Mad Men, is throwing a cocktail party and it's absolutely imperative that the wife makes a great impression. This dress should be her first choice. Picture it with a demure hat, white evening gloves and a fur wrap. Elegant and understated.

It's fashioned from a brocade fabric of 2 tone ivory cream with a raised pattern of flowers and leaves. The ground is matte and the pattern has a slight sheen. Beautiful. Features are > 3 thin bands of co-ordinating ribbon around the midriff between the bust and the waist > a saucy bow to finish it off >pleats both back and front these emphasize the bust line >2 pleats from the waist down in skirt >made in 2 pieces with the bodice and skirt sewn together at waist >7" kick pleat at back hemline >large notched cross over collar creating a double breasted look

Measurements Hips 34" Waist 24" Bust 34" Shoulder 4" Across back 15" Overall Length taken down back 20" metal zipper . No mfg. label left but the Ladies Garment Workers Union label remains. Size 11?? Yikes these vintage sizes are so misleading. This dress is more for perhaps a size 4 today but please ignore my guess and rely on measurements only. This is for a tiny frame.

Condition-very good vintage. There is a tiny bit of rust at the hook and eye fastener at nape of neck.

Shipping-flat 14.00 for Canada and continental U.S.A.

Sizing: Please note: When I measure any clothing items, they are laid flat, so the measurements are of the garment, not a person. In order to be fairly certain that the item of your choice will fit you comfortably, I suggest that you do the same. Choose a similar item that you have in your closet and make it one that you feel very comfortable wearing. Lay it on a flat surface, take the measurements then compare them with the sizing in the description of the item you are interested in purchasing.

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Vintage fashions: Unless otherwise stated, all the items of clothing and accessories that are offered for sale are vintage, ranging from the forties through the eighties. Therefore they have had a great former life and unless noted, all are gently worn. I try my best to buy quality and to note flaws however these items are not new and I do not represent them as “new”. They will not look like you just bought them at your local mall. So if a slight mark here, a loose button or a pulled stitch there, bothers you please don’t buy. I want my customers to be very pleased with their purchase. If you’re happy we’re all happy.

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Item ID: CB450