Soft black velvet 50s dress with a beautiful patterned skirt border. Soft matt velvet with a lovely lustre and a lush heavy fall. The bodice is fitted and sleevelss with a wide rounded neckline to front and back. Waist is snugly cinched in and fastens to the side seam with a metal zipper. Full skirt sewn in gathers with a generous midi length and lovely fullness. No labels, just a small size tag to the neck. Perfect winter dress, warm and so effortlessly elegant.
Dress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.
SIZE
The dress is labeled a size 40 but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: as shown
Chest: 36" (best fit a little bit smaller as velvet is thick velvet, best suit 33-34" in my estimation)
Underbust: 32"
Waist: 27" (velvet is quite thick, so may be a more comfortable fit for a 26")
Hip: free
Shoulder to natural waist: 15"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: approx 16"
Length: 43"
(There is a 1.5" hem on this)
CONDITION
Very good condition.