1950s Turquoise Silk Satin Dress with Turquoise and Gold Brocade Jacket

Elizabeth Byrne

label reads Tailored in Hong Kong

fully lined jacket and dress

Jacket

heavy silk with metallic gold floral brocade

cropped waist length

beautiful detailed frog at neck

3/4 length sleeve

collarless

pleated detail on back for fullness

Dress

more of a boat scoop neckline in front

v neckline back

center back metal zipper

Tag reads size 10 please see measurements for most accurate sizing

Flat Measurements:

Dress

14" shoulders

18" under arm back

13 3/4" waist

18" hips

38" length shoulder to hem

19" back zipper and 1 hook at neck

18 3/4" bottom hem width

Jacket

15 1/2" shoulders

19" under arm back

19 1/2" waist

22 1/4" center back length

19" sleeve

13" under arm sleeve

Jacket closes with 4 silk buttons

This is simply elegant

noted -there have been dress that look to have been let out- could easily be re-sewn- there is also a spot - last photo middle front skirt

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.