Red & Orange Paisley Swirl Wiggle shops Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress M

Get your bombshell glam on with this vintage 50s wiggle dress.
The rich coloring is so unique, with a rich orange background and deep red paisley swirls. Super thin black pin-lines outline and define the paisley shapes. The silky, lightweight fabric has a light, crepe texture.

The bodice has a V-neckline with center seam down the front, intersecting with swagged fabric that drapes from the shops right bust to a seam at the left bust. The sleeves will be three-quarter length on most wearers.
The swagging effect is repeated on the front of the skirt at the tummy. The draping meets the same vertical seam, where the line is continued on the other side, creating a faux pass-through with a flutter of fabric at the left hip. The skirt has a wrapped look, with a generous fold over at the center and an opening down the left leg. The fold over is seamed inside, so there are no worries about it flying open. The original belt cinches the waist nicely and is included.

Label
Rite-Fit Dresses

Fabric
Acetate with a light crepe texture

Closures
Metal zip up the back. The zipper is very slender, so it does not weigh on the lightweight fabric. It is fully functioning, but I have found that it works best when zipped slower.

Condition
Excellent
No issues to note. Freshly laundered.


Measurements
The measurements are as follows. Measurements are of the garment, not the potential wearer, so please compare these measurements to your best fitting similarly styled garment to ensure a good fit. Don't forget to allow room for movement and comfort.

The mannequin modeling has measurements of 33, 23.5, 36. It fits her a little loosely, with cinching in the waist with the belt and some clipping for presentation.

45.5” shoulder center to hem
17” shoulder center to waist seam
Bust 36”
Waist 28”
Hip 45”
About 13” underarm to cuff
11” cuff
About 48” Hem sweep as it hangs naturally, 62” when fold/pleat is spread
Belt settings at 26.5”-29.5”


Inventory Code 1794