Description
1950’s, Cocktail Frock, Raw Silk, French Blue, by ‘Maxine’, vintage size 14.
Delightful Design, with exquisite bodice and waist features.
Freshly laundered, fair to good condition. The main area of concern is the slight under arm deterioration due to perspiration staining, which was a common problem in this era. So if your a clever seamstress, and a lover of vintage clothing, then this dress is for you! The sleeves could be removed too,so that would make the flaw disappear. There are a few patches of very very slight discoloration present too, I have tried to take all the photos to show you more closely. Some of the slub that is characteristic of raw silk is more prominent in a couple of spots as well. Lastly, when we washed it, it the lining shrunk a tad too, you can see that in the hem area, but if the hem was unstitched, and re-done, this would solve that imperfection. In saying all of that, it really is a very pretty dress, if you just want it for a dress up, or a stage performance, these minor flaws will not need your extreme attention. So she has been heavily reduced to compensate for the flaws.
Bust is 101cm, waist is 88cm, hips are 108cm and length is 108cm.