vintage gold dress Vintage 1950s Gold Lace Dress with Lamé

vintage gold dress Vintage 1950s Gold Lace Dress with LaméThis dress is pending a sale and not available at this time. Thank you for understanding. Measurements Size: Extra Small Bust: 32 inches + 81 cm Waist: 24 inches + 61 cm Hips: open Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 14. 5 inches + 37 cm Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 43 inches + 109 cm Zipper Length: 15 inches + 38 cm Hem Length on Lace Overskirt: 5 inches + 13 cm Seam Allowance: 0. 5 inches + 1. 25 cm (per side) Note: Measurements are taken

This dress is pending a sale and not available at this time. Thank you for understanding.

Measurements

Size: Extra Small

Bust: 32 inches + 81 cm

Waist: 24 inches + 61 cm

Hips: open

Bodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 14.5 inches + 37 cm

Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 43 inches + 109 cm 

Zipper Length: 15 inches + 38 cm

Hem Length on Lace Overskirt: 5 inches + 13 cm

Seam Allowance: 0.5 inches + 1.25 cm (per side)

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat, and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

Description

* Stunning late 1950s to early 1960s commercially made dress

* External fabric is gold floral lace in a floral scrollwork design

* Classic silhouette with a fitted waist and full skirt

* Sleeveless bodice with an oval neckline

* Gold lamé pleated cummerbund that is finished with a self bow at the rear

* Low back with metal zipper for closure

* Skirt is very full and gathered at the waist

* Skirt has built-in petticoat in gold tulle

* Both bodice and skirt are lined in gold acetate

* Unlabelled 

Condition 

Excellent. 

No notable flaws that I can see - looks hardly worn, deadstock even.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws above and beyond this will be highlighted here.

Comment 

Such an eye-catching, shimmery dress perfect for the coming festive season. The lame presents a striking contrast to the dress. Truly beautiful! Please drop us a line if you require additional information about this listing.

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Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

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Alterations
Obviously, as these are one- off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

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