A 1950s dress for the Marilyn in you! This sexy 50s dress has a fitted bodice, piped waist seam and straight skirt, all-knit and perfect for a bombshell. It has doubled spaghetti straps, a slinky acetate lining and gorgeous appliqued detail.

Ladies Size
9 to 10

Measurements
Bust 36, Waist 29.5, Hip 39.5; Shoulder to Waist 17.25, Shoulder to Hem 41.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' Brentshire ' and vintage size 16 at back neck

Materials
Vanilla white wool jersey knit backed in acetate knit; ivory taffeta neckline facing; appliques are iridescent clear plastic sequins, satin-stitch machine embroidery and ivory nylon organza

Closure
Center back synthetic zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Barely worn, the piped waist and edge of skirt hem are slightly pinkish, this looks like powdering, as the acetate knit had powdered and its residue removed as much as possible; three minuscule repaired holes to knit at back skirt, hard to notice

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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