Vintage 1950's Cupcake Halter Dress - Lilac Purple Taffeta with Tulle Overlay & Floral Adornments | S, M

This 1950s cupcake style dress was made from a rich lilac purple taffeta with a tulle overlay that adds immense body. Absolutely darling, with a sweetheart neckline and attached stole that beautifully flatters the chest and shoulders. Prim and fitted in the bodice with an enormously full skirt that creates the perfect 'cupcake' allure falling just above the ankles. Pleating detail at the back of the skirt creates a bustle like feature, with a scalloped outer layer of tule that really offers an elegant, almost ethereal look for the wearer. Little floral bundles around the skirt add the perfect bit of adornment. A metal side zipper closes the gown. An absolutely wonderful ballerina-like piece. 

Label: None

Era: 1950s

Material: Taffeta, tulle

Color: Lilac purple

Size: Small (please see measurements)

Condition: hand washed and steamed. Gown was certainly homemade with inconsistencies including crooked stitching and somewhat obvious (if looking closely) stitching to piece together tulle in the skirt. No boning to help with structure in the bodice. Some small holes in the tulle near closure as pictured. 

Measurements:

• Taken seam to seam laying flat, relaxed, then doubled

• Maximum stretch given for comfort without applying stress to seams

Bust: 34”

Waist: 28"

Hips: open

Length: 8” from upper side edge to waist

Length: 44" from upper side edge to hem

Halter Straps: 11" each