Black and pink plaid, with a little purple in some light

Man-made taffeta

Crisp and swishes slightly with movement

Halter strap and cuffed at top of bodice

Nipped waist

No boning

Metal zipper, back

HUGE sweeping skirt

Label: none; vintage handmade, well done

Size: S, up to approx US4 because of waist. Please check measurements against your similar clothing and bod.

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm) Dress is pinned to Mannie because it couldn't get over her shoulders. Read measurements.

Materials: a man-made taffeta; feels like a crisp taffeta

Provenance: mid-late 40's

Care: Professionally clean with non-petroleum products.

Condition: Very good vintage. No tears, fading, mends. Under super close inspection we see 1) mend to zipper, at base**, 2) 2 stress spots along zipper. Came to us clean, we just aired out. See pics. Sold as is.

** As found. Zipper moves up and down easily and without issue here with us and when worn, but new owner *might* want to give a quick stitch reinforce to bottom of zipper at some point

Flat Measurement:

Bust, taken interior from seam to seam: 18inches (45. 72 cm)

Waist: 13inches (33. 02cm)

Hips: open

Top of bodice to hem: 50inches (127cm)

Sweep: 73. 5inches (186. 69cm)

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Albuquerque, NM.