#2523 $275
Silk organza party dress, 1950s
I love the unabashed femininity of 1950s party dresses, which discreetly celebrated the female figure. They were ultra sexy while remaining sweet and demure.
This one is fashioned from double layers of pink silk organza over an ivory taffeta lining with rows of ruffles for decoration. The skirt has a built-in crinoline. The bodice is boned for support. The dress closes on the side with a metal zipper.
Typical of the 1950s, the bust is accentuated and the waist made to appear smaller above the full skirt. The defined-waist look is hot in high fashion. The hourglass figure presented by Christian Dior in the 1950s— carried off so well by the Liz Taylor and Audrey Hepburn—is again the New Look.
The condition is very good and wearable. I found a few small holes in the skirt, which barely show due to the double layers of fabric.
It measures: 36" bust, 25" waist, full over hips, and 35" center-front length.
