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

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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