Black floral silk 1950s cheongsam dress

Black floral silk 1950s cheongsam cocktail dress DR765

Condition: Excellent

Price: $95

Measurements
Bust: 38" (measures 39" flat)
Waist: 28-29" (measures 30" flat)
Hip: 38" (measures 39" flat)
Length: 42"
Underarm to waist length: 7.5"
Neck: measures 14" flat
Sleeve length: 6"
Sleeve opening: measures 13" flat
Label: Dynasty
Made in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Description
This cheongsam-style black floral silk cocktail dress from the 1950s was made in Hong Kong by Dynasty for export to the Western market. Designed to skim the curves of the body, the dress has an hourglass silhouette, with Asian-inspired details like the small mandarin collar and single frog closure at the left shoulder. The dress snaps closed diagonally along the left side of the bodice (under the frog) and has a metal zipper in the left side seam. The skirt has small slits on each side seam, just above the hem. The dress is unlined, with darts that shape the curvy fit from the bust to the hips. It is in excellent condition.