Vintage 1940s Style Dress Fishtail Back Cobalt Blue Statement Shoulders Classically Chic

$49.90

Shipping to United States: $31.31
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Vintage 80s Iridescent Silk mix Fitted Gown with fishtail styling, waterfall front, Statement shoulders, and a deep cutaway back.
A broad tie belt brings it all together
Hand made, it’s Stunning Sensual and uniquely designed, it’s an absolute beauty of a dress.
Part of a consignment of clothes from a retired fashion boutique in North Yorkshire. The boutique closed in 2000 so the dress pre dates this.

The creation is mostly hand finished, including the hem of the dress and the darting to the bodice.
This is a beautiful garment, with all of the style of the glamorous 1940s It’s perfect for those special festivals or retro music nights.
The measurements given are actual, from seam to seam and are given as a guide.
Please compare these measurements against a similar garment of your own.
Guide Size; 14/16
Dress
Front Length; 42” - to the shortest point
Back Length; 64”
Underarm to underarm; 42”
Under bust; 40”
Waist; 34”
Hips; 46”
Sleeve; 18”
Across the shoulders; 17.5”

Please remember that the back is styled lower, giving a fabulously fishtail look.
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