Vintage 50s 60s Alfred Shaheen Black Pinup Dress XS Details:
- classic little black dress Shaheen design
- fully lined
- two vertical bust darts along with a separate bodice panel to add for a nipped waist
- skirt is vertically darted at the waistline to add to this wasp waist look
- frog toggle closure accent on the side bottom hem above each side dress opening adding an Asian design aesthetic
Closure - back center metal zipper topped with hook and eye.
Decade: Mid 1950s - Early 1960s
Material: 53% tri acetate, 47% Cotton
Brand/label/care: Alfred Shaheen/Lot 6877/Size 10, other label lists material
Condition: Very Good - inner lining has foxing marks, three minor pinholes are pointed out in the photos - one is on the neckline and the other two are on the middle bodice panel below the bust. It may have a bit of iron shine but it also could be simply the material when you turn it in different lighting because of it being a tri acetate and lined in white. This has not been cleaned but has no odors and would need just a quick cold wash.
Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)
Bust - 32"
Waist - 24”
Hips - 37”
Shoulder to Waist - 16.5" (measured from the
Length - 41”
Sweep - 37”
Side slit length- 11.75”
- classic little black dress Shaheen design
- fully lined
- two vertical bust darts along with a separate bodice panel to add for a nipped waist
- skirt is vertically darted at the waistline to add to this wasp waist look
- frog toggle closure accent on the side bottom hem above each side dress opening adding an Asian design aesthetic
Closure - back center metal zipper topped with hook and eye.
Decade: Mid 1950s - Early 1960s
Material: 53% tri acetate, 47% Cotton
Brand/label/care: Alfred Shaheen/Lot 6877/Size 10, other label lists material
Condition: Very Good - inner lining has foxing marks, three minor pinholes are pointed out in the photos - one is on the neckline and the other two are on the middle bodice panel below the bust. It may have a bit of iron shine but it also could be simply the material when you turn it in different lighting because of it being a tri acetate and lined in white. This has not been cleaned but has no odors and would need just a quick cold wash.
Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)
Bust - 32"
Waist - 24”
Hips - 37”
Shoulder to Waist - 16.5" (measured from the
Length - 41”
Sweep - 37”
Side slit length- 11.75”