Vintage 1950s Black Gabardine New Look Dress ready to wear dresses hook fastening to the neckline

hook fastening to the neckline

The dress has a plunging V neckline

very light marking due to age

Look to the designs of Madame Gres and films like The Women from 1939

Length from Shoulder: 53"

Vintage 1950s Black Gabardine New Look Dress ready to wear dresses hook fastening to the necklineOriginal vintage early 1950s New Look era grosgrain evening gown. The dress has a striking asymmetric design with a large sculpted bow on one shoulder and a sweetheart neckline. The bodice is tightly fitted with no boning and nips in at the waist. A full circle forms the skirt with refined peplum curves over the hips. Unlined and would have originally had a separate under dress with boned bodice with full tulle skirt. Fastening: metal zip fastening to