retro pink dresses 40/50s Pink Tulle Strapless Gown

retro pink dresses 40/50s Pink Tulle Strapless GownA late 1940s or early 50s confection in mauve pink micro pleated tulle. Boned, strapless, sweetheart bodice is trimmed with delicious velvet fabric flowers. Slightly peaked, nipped waist with attached ruched, iridescent purple cummerbund. Full, tea length skirt. Closes at the side with a metal Conmar zipper and top hook&eye. Shown with and without a crinoline, not included. From the fabulous Sherman estate. Labels: none may have been home sewn, but we

A late 1940s or early 50s confection in mauve pink micro-pleated tulle. Boned, strapless, sweetheart bodice is trimmed with delicious velvet fabric flowers. Slightly peaked, nipped waist with attached ruched, iridescent purple cummerbund. Full, tea-length skirt. Closes at the side with a metal Conmar zipper and top hook&eye. Shown with and without a crinoline, not included. From the fabulous Sherman estate. 

Labels: none - may have been home sewn, but we suspect it was store-bought

Fiber/Care: no tags, nylon tulle over acetate / we recommend dry-cleaning unless you remove and reattach the flowers to wash and drip dry

Condition: a couple nicks along edge of tulle and teensy spots within skirt folds (see photos)

*We've had this party dress professionally dry-cleaned and it's ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements: 
 bust: straight across is 32"/81.25, but
  with cups to 36"/91.5cm
  (fits with a bit of room on my 35.5"/32D bust)
 bodice from top of cup to waist: 11"/28cm
 waist: 25"+/63.5cm+ (note:  it closes snugly and
  comfortably, on my 26.5-27" waist)
 hips: free
 skirt length: 37"/94cm
 hem sweep: 140"/355.5cm

Clipped at bust to fit Delphine (she's 32"/81.25cm around).

(BDV SKU: 00582-017)

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 20 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

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