Late 50s Early 60s Vintage Black Chiffon Cupcake Bouffant Small Long Formal Gown Details:
- spaghetti strap bodice with back bodice boning and natural front and slightly dropped waist
- this one is from the late 50s into the very early 60s
- perfect for a formal event or nontraditional wedding gown
- outer layer of black nylon chiffon with skirt ruffles sewn on brown netted tulle with a middle full length of brown tulle again with the base layer being an acetate
- this likely had massive crinolines under it or a hoop to make it fully stand out and
- center back metal CC brand zipper topped with hook and eye and 2 other hook and eyes to keep zipper hidden
- synthetic taffeta underdress with synthetic tulle likely a polyester
- dress will have to be steamed carefully when arrives after shipping due to having to compress it for shipping
- all images shown in natural light
- best for a smaller size small with a 26" waist max but please base purchase off of actual measurements
Condition: Very Good
- front and side bodice seams have been reinforced as seams were weak and one strap mend where it had seam unstitched where it attaches to front bodice
- clean, ready to wear
- would have initially been worn with hoop crinoline likely but gown shown with a small crinoline not included
- presents incredibly beautiful in person
Measurements:
Bust - 36"
Waist - 26"
Hips - open due to large skirt sweep
Shoulder to Skirt Seam - 17" and roughly 15.5" to natural waist
Side bodice bust seam to waist - 8"
Length - 63" (shoulder strap top to bottom front hem) - keep in mind this is meant to be held out with a large hoop crinoline so it is a longer dress)
Skirt Sweep - 138" (inner black acetate lining) and exterior ruffle layer is much larger in sweep meant to fold like in image
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