A late 1940s or early 50s confection in mauve pink micro-pleated tulle. Boned, strapless, sweetheart bodice is trimmed with delicious velvet fabric flowers. Slightly peaked, nipped waist with attached ruched, iridescent purple cummerbund. Full, tea-length skirt. Closes at the side with a metal Conmar zipper and top hook&eye. Shown with and without a crinoline, not included. From the fabulous Sherman estate. 

Labels: none - may have been home sewn, but we suspect it was store-bought

Fiber/Care: no tags, nylon tulle over acetate / we recommend dry-cleaning unless you remove and reattach the flowers to wash and drip dry

Condition: a couple nicks along edge of tulle and teensy spots within skirt folds (see photos)

*We've had this party dress professionally dry-cleaned and it's ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements: 
 bust: straight across is 32"/81.25, but
  with cups to 36"/91.5cm
  (fits with a bit of room on my 35.5"/32D bust)
 bodice from top of cup to waist: 11"/28cm
 waist: 25" /63.5cm (note:  it closes snugly and
  comfortably, on my 26.5-27" waist)
 hips: free
 skirt length: 37"/94cm
 hem sweep: 140"/355.5cm

Clipped at bust to fit Delphine (she's 32"/81.25cm around).

(BDV SKU: 00582-017)

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 20 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

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