Vintage 1950s Black Lace Italian Gown Stunningly Sensual

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Stunning 1950s Cocktail skip Dress created from Black Silk Chantilly lace, the front of the bodice has been hand worked with sequins and glass beads.
The gown is mostly hand made and is in beautiful vintage condition
A flesh coloured lining has been added, this too is generous and is a full circle.

The neckline is daintily scooped to the back it’s daringly styled into a deep V to show off the ladies back.
Part of a private Italian fashion collection.
This is a fabulous dress reminiscence of Gina Lollobrigida, Bridget Bardo or Sophia Loren, very Italian in styling, even though the lace is French.
Guide size 12/14
From shoulder to waistline is 18 inches m.
From shoulder to the hem is 48 inches.
Underarm to underarm is 40 inches.
The waist is 32 inches.
The hips are 38 inches
There is a copious amount of fabric at the hip to provide fluid movement of the skirt as the lady moves.
The metal zip was replaced in 1984, as the previous owner didn’t which the lace to be damaged by the metal.

This is the most gorgeous dress, perfect for jiving and jitterbugging.
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