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Price:$96.00

1950s Party Dress - black wiggle dress - vintage cocktail attire

Name: 1950s Party Dress - black wiggle dress - vintage cocktail attire
Brand: NESTdesignstudio
SKU: 216839856
Price: 96.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (917 reviews)

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Handpicked by NESTdesignstudio
Vintage from the 1950s
Materials: rayon, metal zipper

super sexy vintage 1950s cocktail wiggle dress with spaghetti straps. black rayon crepe with black velvet "flame" detail at upper edge of front bodice. back metal zipper. fully lined in acetate.

-no content label - feels like rayon crepe with acetate lining

LABEL: N/A

SIZE: M
BUST: 38"
WAIST: 28"
HIPS: 40"
BODICE LENGTH: 16.5"
SKIRT LENGTH: 24"

CONDITION: excellent vintage condition. ever so slight "crushing" to nap of velvet at under arm area - more of a sheen difference than texture. may be able to alleviate or remedy when dry cleaned.

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measurements for BUST, WAIST and HIPS are taken while garment is lying flat and are then doubled. remember these are the garment’s measurements, so please factor in enough wiggle room for personal comfort.

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