evening 1940s cocktail dress Size 12 Satin Doll 1940s Black Crepe & Satin Evening Dress - Large

evening 1940s cocktail dress Size 12 Satin Doll 1940s Black Crepe & Satin Evening Dress - LargeClassic wartime fashion! This old Hollywood style cocktail dress is early mid 1940s with sharp pointed lapels in black satin, cap sleeves and a trim fitted bodice with its original light shoulder pads. The skirt is alternating panels of black satin & crepe for a bold black on black contrast. Classic and beautiful! Ladies' Size 11 to 12 Measurements Bust 42, Waist 30; Neck to Waist 18, Neck to Hem 49. 5 Inches Era 1940s Label None, factory made

Classic wartime fashion! This old Hollywood style cocktail dress is early-mid 1940s with sharp pointed lapels in black satin, cap sleeves and a trim fitted bodice with its original light shoulder pads. The skirt is alternating panels of black satin & crepe for a bold black-on-black contrast. Classic and beautiful!

Ladies' Size
11 to 12

Measurements
Bust 42, Waist 30; Neck to Waist 18, Neck to Hem 49.5 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Black rayon crepe, black rayon satin

Closure
Side seam metal zipper

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely, the bodice has three barely-there lighter scuffs to the crepe, one at the neckline edge is slightly noticeable at most, some of the rayon is a touch brownish from age, this is barely perceptible and definitely not a detraction

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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