40s Vintage Black Rayon Dress

A lovely vintage black party dress from the 40s or early 50s. This blouson style evening dress has a fold over collar with a keyhole opening accented with a square white rhinestone embellishment (one rhinestone is missing). The three-quarter length sleeves have ruching on the interior seam. The bodice has a short metal zipper and vertical tucks at the back. The aline skirt is full and has a nice drape. It may have been shortened professionally at some point. The dress has a size metal zipper and a decorative belt with a matching rhinestone embellishment on the front, The belt buckles in the back.

Item: Vintage 40s Black Rayon Evening Dress
Material: n/a, appears to be rayon
Size: Small
Color(s): Black, white rhinestones
Maker: n/a

Measurements: Taken with the garment lying flat, please double bust, waist and hips.

Bust: 18"
Waist: 14.5"
Hips: 22"
Length: Shoulder t to hem - 37"
Length: Shoulder to waist - 17"
Sleeve length (taken under the arm): 10"
Back Width: 16"

Condition: Very good. One rhinestone missing on the neck embellishment (missing from the lower left corner). Dress was probably shortened from original design.

Photographed on a dress form with the following measurements, Bust 35 1/2", Waist 25 1/2", Hips 35 3/4", Rib cage 29 1/2"

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