Description
A deadstock, unworn 1960s party dress in floral metallic gold brocade and white chiffon, this classic cocktail dress has a fitted sleeveless bodice and semi-full, pleated skirt. Vertical bust darts shape the bodice, and a matching fabric belt with front bow cinches the waist seam. Both the bodice and skirt are lined in off-white taffeta. According to the original paper hangtag, the sheer chiffon (or georgette) is rayon. The taffeta ling also feels like rayon, and I suspect the metallic brocade bodice is a rayon and acetate blend. The dress fastens in back with a metal zipper. The belt snaps closed and can be adjusted slightly. Although early 1960s dress was never worn and is in excellent to mint condition with no issues to note, I have had it dry-cleaned for freshness, after its long storage.
Size: S to M.
Labeled vintage size 18.
- Bust: 41 inches flat with a bit of extra cup room, to fit up to 40 max. (36C-D or 38B).
- Waist: 30 inches flat to fit up to 29.
- Hip: 47 inches flat to fit up to 44 inches loosely.
- Length: 41.5 inches from shoulder to waist in front.
- Underarm to waist: 8 inches.
- Waist to hem: 26 inches.
- Shoulder to shoulder: 15.5 inches.
- Label: none but paper hangtag and size label
