VINTAGE 50s COCKTAIL DRESS

Vintage 50s-60s dress made of high quality lightweight silk done in an expressionist floral print of red, black & green on a champagne background. Lovely light crispness to the fabric for structure. Fitted surplice bodice, pouf pencil skirt, fantastic sewn in front belt creating dynamic folds, rear kick pleat, and rear metal zipper closure. Soft silk organza lining. Absolutely gorgeous piece. Label info: Kasper of Arnold-Fox. Herbert Kasper studied fashion at Parsons, and couture in Paris with Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Marcel Rochas, after which he embarked on an illustrious career designing for several companies in New York. From 1954-64, he worked for Arnold-Fox where he created this cocktail dress. ~Bio details courtesy Vintage Fashion Guild. Check out more details below…

CONDITION:

Excellent condition. No signs of wear. No flaws found.

SIZE:

No size tag. Best fits: XS (2 US / 6 UK)-->This is a size estimate. Please check measurements below to ensure desired fit. Mannequin is approx US size 2, 5’10” 33-24-34. 5 / 178cm 84-61-87. 5. The dress is not pinned back on her. If you'd like more measurements or info please contact me.

MEASUREMENTS:

Measurements are taken seam to seam while laying flat.

Doubled for waist, bust, & hips.

Bust: Best for 33-35” (82. 5-89cm)

Waist: 25” (63. 5cm)

Hips: 35” (89cm)

Length: 40” (101. 5cm)