Sheer black cotton lace 1950's cocktail dress


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  • Sheer black cotton lace 1950s wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682
  • Sheer black cotton lace 1950s wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682
  • Sheer black cotton lace 1950s wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682
  • Sheer black cotton lace 1950s wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682
  • Sheer black cotton lace 1950s wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682

Sheer black cotton lace 1950's wiggle cocktail dress NOS DR682

Condition: Never worn--near mint

Price: $SOLD

Measurements
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26-27" (measures 28" flat)
Hip: 38"
Length: 42"
Underarm to waist length: 7.5"
Shoulder to shoulder: 14"
Label: Aldens, 100% Cotton

Description
The crisp, black cotton lace is in pristine, never worn condition on this NWT, 1950's wiggle dress. The streamlined, fitted shape has darts at the bust and waist, and two tiny pleats on each side of the waist in the front of the skirt. The curving neckline is quite pretty, and the self-fabric belt cinches the dress at the waist. The dress closes with a side metal zipper. A back kick pleat in the narrow skirt makes walking a bit easier. The lace is obviously quite sheer, so the dress will need a slip underneath it. You can have fun choosing a slip color: flesh tone, for a nearly nude look, black for the more demure and ladylike, or a deeper color to show off the design of the lace. Although the original hang tag tells us that the lace is 100% cotton, it is quite stiff since it has never been worn. Subsequent cleaning may make it a bit softer. To keep the crisp look, I recommend dry-cleaning instead of washing, but the dress could also be hand-washed with care. The brownish area visible between the shoulders in the back view is the dress label showing through the sheer lace, not a flaw. This lacy cocktail dress is in nearly mint, never worn condition.