1960s Metallic Embroidered Black Velvet Dress

Fabricated in black rayon velvet with silver and gold embroidery and trims as well as a sweet floral jacquard trim at the sleeves and waist

Bodice is lined in a synthetic and skirt in a cotton/poly sheeting.

Sheath silhouette

Bodice fitted with bust darts

Fastens with a metal toothed Conmatic zipper down center back and a hook and thread loop at the top

Raised empire waist seam, trimmed in the metallic and jacquard trims

Skirt gently shirred into waist seam with gathers along the side and back

8 1/4” center back slit

Full length sleeves, gathered at the wrists

Maker: Unknown. Maker label missing. Only a size label remains.

Condition: Very good/ excellent. 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.

Vintage Size: 5.  Looks to best suit a modern XS. Please use measurements below.

Shoulder: 13.75”

Bust: 34”

Raised Waist Seam: 28” (measured 11.5” below shoulder seam)

Hips: 38”

Sweep: 42”

Length from Shoulder to raised Waist seam: 11.5”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 40.5”

Sleeve length: 17.5” underarm 23” overarm

bicep: 12”

Sleeve at Wrist: 8” (measured 13.5” below armhole)

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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