1960s Velvet Shift Dress with Lurex Burnout Sleeves
Body is fabricated in a black rayon velvet
Sleeves are fabricated in a striped velvet burnout with gold lurex
Unlined with a black rayon lining facing clean finishing the neck
Shift silhouette with fit darts at the bust
Fastens with a metal toothed Nynco zipper down center back and a hook and thread loop at the top.
2” blind hem clean finished with a rayon hem tape.
Maker: Unknown. No maker label. Union Label- ILGWU AFL-CIO 1963-74 is present. Illegible vintage size label in back neck.
Condition: Good-Very good. Some smashing to the surface of the velvet. (These show up as lighter spots on the photos) A few small pulls to the lurex on the sleeves. No stains, holes or repairs. See photos. Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern M/L. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 16”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 38” (15” below shoulder)
Hips: 42” (24” below shoulder)
Sweep: 44”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 38.5”
Sleeve length: 7.5” underarm 13.5” overarm
bicep: 16”
Sleeve Opening: 17”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
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