50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress$245.00

  • 50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress
  • 50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress
  • 50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress
  • 50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress
  • 50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress
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Material: silk & rayon
50’s Button Down Lavender Silk and Rayon Dress

Lavender ish and Mauvey gray, depending on the light and shimmer

Crisp faille taffeta (a rayon blend... didn't test positive for silk)

Nehru kind of collar

Bow at collar opening

12 covered buttons down front

3/4 length sleeves

Scalloped cuffs

VERY generous skirt

Pleating placed almost on hips

Beautifully structured bodice and waist

Honeycomb pintucking - on cuffs and bodice

Rhinestone studs - on cuffs and bodice

Note that belt in photo is NOT included.

Label: None. This is vintage handmade, expertly too.

Size: Small, about a US0-4, perhaps some 6s. Please check measurements against your bod and similar clothes.

Condition: Excellent vintage. No stains or discoloration nor musty smell. Beautiful piece! See pics. Sold as is.

Materials: possibly some silk blend faille

Provenance: early 50's

Care: Dry clean. This has been cleaned.

Flat Measurements:

Bust: 17. 5inches (44. 45cm)

Waist: 13inches (33. 02cm)

Hips: open

Center front to hem length: 45. 5inches (115. 57cm)

Skirt sweep: Approx 63inches (160. 02cm)

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm)

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

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

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