50s Ivory Lace and Nylon Wedding Dress with Matching Headpiece Veil and Fingerless Gloves

designed by Marie of Pandora - The Bridal Shop Gimbels Philadelphia

please note photos for damage

beautiful peasant styling with corseted lace bodice

ruched nylon along neckline and over shoulders making small cap sleeves- lace inserts over shoulder area

30 covered back buttons/ loops- one button is missing

lace bodice extends gently over hips to a full skirt of nylon with double lace inserts

under nylon /lace layer is a layer of tulle with a heavy layer of acetate

there are buttons to drape up train however the loops need to be reattached to one side

Headpiece

ruched tulle with decorative white pearl beading

Veil

double layer tulle

~31" blush veil length

~46" under layer tulle

Fingerless Gloves

8 covered buttons/ loops

slight v over hands

could use a light soaking- as you can see some discoloration

size unknown- this is shown on a size 2 dress form and can not close at waist-please see measurements for most accurate sizing

Flat Measurements

~13 1/2" inner shoulders

~16" back under arm

~18" front bust pit to pit

11 1/4" waist

~54" total center front length

45" front length natural waist to hem

9" top of bodice to natural waist center front

10 1/2" back length top of bodice to waist

58 1/2" center back length natural waist to end of train

69" total center back length

any questions ask- I did the best I could to show style

noted this is a lightly wounded bird wedding dress. Repairs are minimal to bring to its original beauty. Light discoloration under arms- see photos for other issues- any questions- please ask

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