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80s does 50s Cocktail Dress, S | Vintage Black Velvet Peplum Formal Evening Wear

Name: 80s does 50s Cocktail Dress, S | Vintage Black Velvet Peplum Formal Evening Wear
Brand: MidnightFlight
SKU: 1870499177
Price: 106.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1081 reviews)

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Vintage 1980s does 1950s statement dress with an inky black velvet base, white contrast detailing and a high low peplum.

✈ Measurements ✈
• Taken from SEAM to SEAM with garment lying flat •
Bust • 16.5"
Waist • 13.5"
Hips • 20"
Length • 33"

✈ Specifics ✈
Label: --
Tagged Size: --
Approx. Fit: Small
Color: Black, white
Material: -- (velvet)
Condition: Some wear and pin pricks on upper white panel and inside flap lining (at neckline), I believe this was originally tacked up, now folded down, can be re-stitched up if preferred. Some press marks on velvet base, overall in good vintage condition with loads of life left. Price is reflective of condition, sold as is.

✈ Features ✈
• Spaghetti straps (not original)
• Split front neckline (original tacked up, now folded down, can be re-sewn)
• Contrast lining: neckline & peplum
• Full, gathered peplum with hi-lo hem (shorter at front, long & peaked at back)
• Slight A-line skirt
• Back zip entry with hook eye closures
• Fully lined

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