Gorgeous vintage 50s medium weight black silk satin (charmeuse) dress with flocked 3-D hydrangeas in shades of blue and green as pictured.

I believe this fabric is called "velour de sabers" which is French for "saber velvet" which is a method of creating raised/flocked 3-D designs on a solid fabric background, often done by hand using special tools.

Scooped front neckline, diagonal bust darts, and vertical darting of the front and back bodice for a perfect fit.

Plunging square back neckline does up with four self-covered buttons and hidden snaps and hooks and eye.

The sleeves are cut as part of the bodice.

The straight wiggle skirt is lightly gathered at the front where it is sewn to the bodice. The waist seam is accented with self-fabric piping as pictured.

The entire dress is lined with soft lightweight black satin (probably acetate).

As stated above, the back of the bodice does up with buttons, snaps, and a hook and eye. There is also a 7-1/2" metal zipper at the center back of the skirt.

DESIGNER LABEL: I Magnin & Co

CONDITION: Excellent. There are no odors, discoloration, fading, snags, picks, holes, stains, rips, or other issues. Gently worn and very well cared for.

SIZING: There are no size tags. Based on the measurements below, I'd say this would best fit a modern size Extra Small to tight fitting Small (XS to S).

MEASUREMENTS:

Shoulders / Sleeves: 22" Across Sleeve End to Sleeve End

Bust: 34-1/2"

Waist: 24"

Hips: 36"

Bodice Length: 14-1/2" - Top of Shoulder to Waist Seam

Skirt Length: 23-1/4" - Waist Seam to Hem

Skirt Bottom Sweep: 37-1/2" Around - No Slits

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Central California.