Measurements

Size: Extra Small - Small

Bust: 32 inches + 81.28 cm

Waist: 25 inches + 63.50 cm

Hips: free

Total Length: 37 inches + 93.80 cm (underarm to hem)

(Please note this dress is reserved for someone very special and not available for sale at this time...thank you for understanding)

Description

* Late 1950s black cocktail dress

* Black satin material with bands of embroidered black velvet

* Lovely pink rosebuds featured

* Strapless bodice with internal boning

* Beautiful full skirt

* Side metal zipper

* Label reads Carlye

Established in 1938, the Carlye Dress Corporation focused on designing fashion lines tailored exclusively for the younger woman. Its popularity saw the business grow to become one of the greatest junior wear industries within the US. A signature design element was the use of inserts and pin-tucking, a feature you often see in Carlye clothing. The business was taken over by the clothing manufacturing giant Leslie Fay in the mid 1960s and merged into their existing lines.

Comment

Although this dress is more than sixty years old, it has been carefully looked and is in excellent condition for its age. No significant flaws to note, the material is strong and vibrant and ready for another sixty years of wear! Shown with a crinoline and ribbon belt for demonstration purposes only and not included within this listing. Please drop us a line if your require additional information about this item.

This dress is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologise in advance should this unlikely circumstance arise.

Shop Policies

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and local air packages. If you want to upgrade to express or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

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