Description
Beautifully constructed vintage 1960s evening gown in red cotton velvet with unexpected pops of hot pink satin. The dress has a wide scoop neck; low v at the back; 3/4 sleeves slightly ruched; vertical bust darts; wide curved hot pink satin waist band topped with a crisp bow; double pleats on each side of the waist at the top of the skirt; long separate mermaid trains from the back waist in hot pink satin again topped with a bow; long back metal zipper; & full lining. A gorgeous piece for a special occasion. Label: no designer label About: ILGWU label (1964-1973) Made in: USA Vintage: 1960s Color: red, hot pink Silhouette: sheath Fabric: cotton velvet/velveteen; satin waistband & fishtail trains, maybe rayon Care: dry clean Condition: Excellent to very good; used with only minor signs of prior wear. Freshly dry cleaned & ready to wear. ✄~Size Details~✄ Marked Size: 8 Most likely modern fit: S or XS Garment pinned for pics?: no (fits mannequin well at waist, & hips but was too big at bust) Mannequin size: 32-24-34 Check measurements below carefully. Compare against a piece of clothing that fits you well. For circumference, double listed measurements. ✄~Approximate measurements with garment flat~✄ Shoulder to shoulder: 15" Sleeve (from shoulder seam): 17" Bust (armpit to armpit): 17" Waist (straight across): 12.5" Hip (straight across): 20" Width across bottom: 20" Length of fishtail/trains: 39" Length of back/vent panel (to bottom hem): 8" Length (shoulder to waist): 15" Length (shoulder to hem): 55" Depth of neck: 4" Width of sleeves at shoulder: 8" Width of sleeves at cuff: 5" For sneak peeks & new listings, add KVS to your favorite shops & follow @kokeshivintageshop on instagram! Trade member of www.vintagefashionguild.org Got a question? Convo, we'll answer quickly. Evening Gown Vintage 1960S Red Cotton Velvet Maxi Dress Velveteen Hot Pink Satin Sheath Split Mermaid Train Fish Tail Iglwu Size S Xs
