1950s Fred Perlberg Black Velvet & Taffeta Gown | small

D E T A I L S
• 1950s party dress
• fit + flare shape
• black faille taffeta (burns like olefin, a synthetic fiber) + black rayon(?) velvet
• wide diagonal single-shoulder strap
• sweetheart neckline with velvet behind fold-over + pleated petal bust
• bodice structured with boning
• fitted waist with piping trim
• true circle skirt with rings of velvet piping
• stiffened rayon mesh underskirt for structure/fullness, attached at the waist
• metal side zipper, hook + eye closure
• bodice lined in self fabric, skirt is unlined (aside from underskirt)
• label: Dance Originals by Fred Perlberg

A NOTE ON STYLE: The outer bust layer is designed to be worn folded over, but there is enough structure to the fabric for it to be worn unfolded/peaked as shown in the photo before last.

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: small
bust: 37" (taken along the inside, includes room in cups)
waist: 27"
hips: free
skirt length: 31.25"
bodice length: 11.25" (down center of cups), 9" (center front), 8.5" (side seam)

C O N D I T I O N
Excellent vintage condition. No issues to note and ready to wear!