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Vintage 1950's - 1960's Dress | Inky Black Silk with Ruched Bustle Detail | Size LG | Fira Benenson for Lord & Taylor

Vintage 1950's - 1960's Dress | Inky Black Silk with Ruched Bustle Detail | Size LG | Fira Benenson for Lord & Taylor

Regular price $44.50 USD
Regular price $89.00 USD Sale price $44.50 USD
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Vintage 1950s to early 1960s dress by the celebrated designer Fira Benenson. Made from inky black silk with a satin neckline that frames the upper chest and back beautifully. This nicely detailed dress hugs the figure to accentuate the curves, with the little well-known 'soupcatcher' waist that Fira invented for the sake of flattering the mid-section. Sleek and sophisticated, with a bit of decadence in the ruched bustle that adds a fullness to the derriere. A simple yet elegant beauty!

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CONDITION

Excellent: Lovingly cared for with no holes, rips, or stains. There is one tiny pull on the front of the dress.

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BRAND/LABEL - Fira Benenson for Lord & Taylor

COLOR - Black

MATERIAL - Silk

SIZE - LG

MEASUREMENTS
- Taken while laying flat, relaxed, then doubled.

SHOULDER - 18"
SLEEVE LENGTH - 16"
SLEEVE COI - 16"
SLEEVE OPENING (upper forearm) - 10"
BUST - 38"
WAIST - 31"
HIP - open
LENGTH (shoulder to waist) - 16.5"
LENGTH (full) - 47"

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A Note on Buying Vintage

This is an antique or early vintage garment made from delicate materials such as silk, fine cotton, lace, or early synthetics. These textiles may display signs consistent with age, which includes:

• natural fiber fatigue
• gentle thinning at stress points
• subtle irregularities inherent to early manufacturing
• age-related softness or patina

These qualities are authentic to historic garments and are considered part of their character, not defects, unless otherwise stated.

Notable flaws, such as excessive wear, stains, holes, or rips will always be photographed and disclosed in the condition notes.

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