Simple late Retro 1940s black vintage cocktail/mourning/office dress-not! It has the "new look" invented by Christian Dior, with its tiny waist and full skirt. This flattering dress features long tapered zippered sleeves, and the band above the hips is trimmed with braid and ball fringe, which puts a little wiggle in your walk. It is made of The skirt is a full circle, lined with crisp black, stiffened lining material. It has a full-back zipper opening. Surprisingly, there is no label. It is a heavy, well-made, 100% wool dress.

Marked Size: none

Bust: 34”
Waist: 28”
Hips: free
Total Length: 45”
Length (shoulder to waist): 16”
Length (waist to hem): 29”
 
CONDITION: Excellent overall, the only flaw is a couple of tiny moth holes in the front of the sleeves and on the skirt. They do not show at all.. I could find no others anywhere on the dress. And they are tiny ones. It has been recently drycleaned.

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