Original Vintage: Day dress to special occasion
Dating from: 1950’s
Label: Hand made
Measurements:
Side seam to side seam across bust doubled :38” (96.5 cm)
Waist 31” (79 cm) Hips are free
Length Back waist to hem 26” (66cm)
Underarm seam to side waist: 7 ½” (19cm)
Sleeve Length: 9” (23cm)
Sleeve opening: 10” (25.5 cm)
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 14 (Petite fit short in body)
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: Crimson Red and Black Brocade with a silky sheen to the red.
Style: Classic fitted bodice with two bust and waist darts to the front. The skirt is sewn into the waistline with one inch (2.5cm) knife pleats which give a flare skirt with a hem that falls below the knee. There is enough fabric in the dress the hem is 68” (173cm) to wear a petticoat if a fit and flare look is desired which we sell separately.
Features: The neckline is high with a soft V back and front
Closure: Nylon zip at the side waist (the original zip has been replaced at some point as is would have been metal)
Ideal to wear for: Party’s and Vintage Events
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition:
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore we have listed our items into three Conditions:
Mint Vintage Condition: Means the item although Vintage is unworn and good as the day it was made.
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
Flawed Vintage Condition: Means the item is wearable but does have some repair, mark or damage. The flaws will be described.
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1950s Brocade Dress
No care label as garment is pre 1966 we would recomend Dry clean or a gentle hand wash.