Description
Step into mid-century elegance with this rare, authentic 1950s vintage black strapless cocktail dress. Embodying the romantic, highly structured silhouettes of the late 1950s cocktail dress boom, this piece features immaculate tailoring paired with breathtakingly detailed textile art.
Key Design Details:
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The Bodice: Mid-century tailored princess-seam construction with a soft, fluidly draped sweetheart neckline that contours the torso.
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The Drop Waist: A smooth, elegant drop-hip panel accented by a horizontal row of embroidered oval outlines in a precise chevron herringbone feather-stitch.
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The Masterpiece Skirt: The lower half boasts spectacular soutache embroidery. Raised black braided cords loop across the fabric to form bold, dimensional paisley and oval medallions, flanked by clean, geometric openwork cutouts.
Condition & Fabric Note:
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Era: Circa Late 1950s / Early 1960s.
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Fabric: Architectural heavy structured satin/silk blend with corded ribbon applique.
- Condition: Exceptional vintage condition. All intricate cording, herringbone stitching, and openwork panels remain beautifully preserved.
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Size: 38/40
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Measurement :Underarm to Underarm : 45cm . Waist : 43cm . Lenght of Dress: 95cm
