This pretty evening dress was made in the 1950's and is labelled 'For You By Blanes'.
Made from cotton velvet, the dress is fully lined. It features a very close fitting halterneck bodice, with boning in the front, and fastens down the left side with a long metal zip.
The bodice is decorated with claw set clear paste and gold-tone metal sunbursts which have faux pearl middles. The skirt is wonderfully full and the fabric has a gorgeous lustre.
The perfect piece for an evening dance.
Measurements
The dress is much too small for my mannequin and will best fit a 32" bust, 33" at a push. However, to ensure it will fit you, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;
Flat bust 16.5"
Flat waist 12.5"
Hips free
Underarm to waist 8"
Bodice length front highest point to waist 10.5"
Skirt length 37"
Circumference of hem 128"
Condition
Good with the following points to note;
- some wear to the lining
- I believe the back bodice would have been boned but it has been removed
- a few trimmings are missing on the bodice
Pressed and ready to wear.