Beautiful shimmering metallic emerald green party dress by Melbray. Showstopping silhouette with a nipped in waistline and big full skirt, very New Look. Bodice is fitted and has a wide deep rounded neckline and 3/4 sleeves. Waist is intricately sewn with a curving band around the upper waist and hip, angling into a point to the centre front. This continues into a decorative buttoned placket to the front of the skirt with matching covered buttons. The rest of the skirt is sewn in thick gathers for a fantastic full fit. Dress is unlined and has a back metal zip to fasten. Fabric feels like taffeta.
Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.
SIZE
The dress is labeled a size 38 but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Please note the zip is a bit short in the hip, so this has to pull over the head, and a little bit snug to get into if you are large busted.
Fit on model: very slightly clipped in waist
Chest: 36" (best fit smaller, would advice for 33-34")
Underbust: 31.5"
Waist: 26.5"
Dropped waist: 30"
Hip: free
Shoulder to natural waist: approx 15.5"
Shoulder to dropped waist: 18.5"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 12.5"
Length: 45"
(There is 2"hem on this which looks like it has another hem sewn in underneath)
CONDITION
Good condition.
-Dress has been rehemmed but it looks like the original hem is intact underneath. However I think it would be hard to get the crease out if let down.
-There are some small areas of tiny spots of wear on the skirt, see photo, not too noticeable when worn. There is a slight watermark hidden in the folds of the hip but this is so hard to see when worn due to wear it is and the texture of the fabric. One small faint mark on the back of the neckline. All shown.