SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown
SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown
SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown
SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown
SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown
SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown

SOLD: 1950s vintage turquoise brocade evening gown

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Stunningly beautiful vintage 1950s full length evening gown in turquoise satin brocade which shimmers as it catches the light. The dress is sleeveless with a square neckline and a narrow band running under the bust which is finished with a pretty bow and trailing ribbons at the back.

Description

Stunningly beautiful vintage 1950s full length evening gown in turquoise satin brocade which shimmers as it catches the light. The dress is sleeveless with a square neckline and a narrow band running under the bust which is finished with a pretty bow and trailing ribbons at the back. A voluminous full length skirt with an attached stiffened underskirt falls from the seamed waist, which is just below the natural waistline. The dress fastens with a back zip over which the bow is attached and it is in very good vintage condition, although it has been in long term storage and would benefit from a dry clean to freshen it up. We found one small mark on the back bodice above the waist which is barely noticeable and does not affect its wearability. Would benefit from a freshen up after long term storage. DESIGNER: no label COLOUR: turquoise FABRIC: satin brocade CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good, see description SIZE: best fit UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm to underarm – 17.5”, under bust band – 16.5”, natural waist – 27”, seamed waist – 29”, length (shoulder to hem) – 56”, length (natural waist to hem) – 41”, length (seamed waist to hem) – 39”, length (shoulder to waist seam) – 17”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
European size 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

Women’s Shoes

UK size 4 5 6 7 7 ½ 8
US size 6 7 8 9 10 10½
European size 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 41 42 43