empire waist formal dresses Size 6 Evening Dress - 1960s Empire Waist Formal Gown

empire waist formal dresses Size 6 Evening Dress - 1960s Empire Waist Formal GownA classic evening dress of the mid 1960s, this columnar sheath has a lace Empire bodice and raised waist in brown satin, bow accented in back, with a white chiffon skirt. It's the picture of mid century elegance in contrasting lace with a center back kick pleat and full lining. Ladies' Size 5 to 6 Measurements Bust 33. 5, Raised Waist 26, Hip 38; Shoulder to Raised Waist 12. 5, Shoulder to Hem 52 Inches Era 1960s Label Paper factory label at back

A classic evening dress of the mid 1960s, this columnar sheath has a lace Empire bodice and raised waist in brown satin, bow-accented in back, with a white chiffon skirt. It's the picture of mid-century elegance in contrasting lace with a center back kick pleat and full lining.

Ladies' Size
5 to 6

Measurements
Bust 33.5, Raised Waist 26, Hip 38; Shoulder to Raised Waist 12.5, Shoulder to Hem 52 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
Paper factory label at back skirt

Materials
Offwhite floral cotton lace, ruddy sage brown bridal-weight satin, pure white silky chiffon, rustling white synthetic lining

Closure
Center back metal zipper

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Looks very nice overall, the lace on bodice at center back zipper is just a hint beige, mild ruddy discolor to the undearms on bodice lining only (not on lace), three tan specks at left front torso's chiffon and a scant gray scuff below this, all easily overlooked when worn

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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