1930s cocktail dress Size 12 1930s Evening Dress - Sheer Black Chiffon & Rhinestones

1930s cocktail dress Size 12 1930s Evening Dress - Sheer Black Chiffon & RhinestonesExquisite 1930s evening dress in sheer black chiffon, sprinkled with rhinestone stardust! This willowy bias cut formal gown is see through and sleeveless with a V point neckline, ruched shoulders, rich gathers under the bust, and a fitted waist panel front & back. The bias cut skirt is flared beautifully to the ankle, and has a dancing loop hidden inside the hem. Ladies' Size 11 to 12 Measurements Bust 37. 5, Waist 31, Hip up to 46; Shoulder to Waist

Exquisite 1930s evening dress in sheer black chiffon, sprinkled with rhinestone stardust! This willowy bias-cut formal gown is see-through and sleeveless with a V-point neckline, ruched shoulders, rich gathers under the bust, and a fitted waist panel front & back. The bias-cut skirt is flared beautifully to the ankle, and has a dancing loop hidden inside the hem.

Ladies' Size
11 to 12

Measurements
Bust 37.5, Waist 31, Hip up to 46; Shoulder to Waist 16.5, Shoulder to Hem 54 Inches

Era
1930s

Label
None, feels like it was made by a dressmaker, hem is hand-sewn

Materials
Sheer black chiffon, probably rayon; clear prong-set rhinestones

Closure
Side seam metal zipper with rectangular pull by ' CONMAR '

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Very good for its age, occasional rhinestones have a partial hole around them where the rhinestone's metal setting has abraded the chiffon (a total of six to the sides of the torso, approx 4-5 elsewhere in random isolated places); the V-neck and a few seams have been invisibly re-sewn; has a tiny repair high at the left shoulder seam near the ruching, and a large (4 inch) repaired tear low at back skirt, with an area of 4-5 re-sewn smaller holes below this a few inches above the back skirt hem, slightly noticeable when worn; a scant few hints of holes and light specks at lower right hip, not noticeable

Washing Instructions
Dry clean only if necessary, must be cleaned by hand by a cleaner experienced with antique clothing

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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