{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-black-silk-taffeta-cocktail-dress-new","title":"Vintage 1950s Black Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress - New!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__form-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__popups-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__decription-container rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBust\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 34 inches + 86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWaist\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 26  inches + 66 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHips: Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodice Length from Outside Shoulder: 15  inches + 38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall Length from Outside Shoulder: 48  inches + 122 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eZipper Length: 14  inches + 36 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHem Allowancer: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSeam Allowance:  0.25  inches + 0.6 cm (per side) (as seams are notched)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are taken from the outside. The garment is measured flat with the tape \u003cstrong\u003estretched tightly\u003c\/strong\u003e from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Vintage 1950s back silk taffeta designer cocktail dress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Silhouette is very full with a defined waist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Bodice has a halter neckline with sweetheart bust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* Circle skirt has multiple rows of self-piping, separated into five tiers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e* \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLow back with side zipper for closure\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e* Skirt has a black gauze petticoat for fullness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e * Label reads \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFred Perlberg Dance Formals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFred Perlberg\u003cspan\u003e (1901-1991) began working in the New York fashion industry when he was sixteen. Three years later he started his own company (1920). Fred Perlberg Originals were quality medium-priced evening and dance dresses that young women wore to proms and weddings. His label was sold in major department stores across the United States and Canada. Fred retired in 1968, but the company continued with Roger Milot as the designer. \u003c\/span\u003eHe was named Man of the Year in honour of his contribution to the American fashion industry the year he retired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition. \u003c\/span\u003eNo notable flaws that I can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that these are vintage items that have had a previous life, so minor signs of wear are almost inevitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese signs could include previous alterations, repairs, frays, minor stitch defects or small marks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBut please, don't expect the item to be in pristine unworn condition - unless otherwise stated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe endeavour to show or describe obvious imperfections on each listing to assist in making an informed purchase.  You are welcome to ask any questions regarding sizing or condition prior to any purchase. We assure you of a prompt reply, including a re-assessment along with additional photography if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful, sophisticated dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe listing is for the dress only and does not include any accessories that may have been photographed with the item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis item was not pinned to the dress form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Policies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis item 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 rare circumstance arise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe make every effort to post your item within 2-4 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayBys\/Layaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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 :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshop -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e let us know we may be able to help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you with a special listing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coutura Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43381272477814,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/4945\/files\/1_f023a1fc-fd6c-4985-ad76-2e0753122566.jpg?v=1778197440","url":"https:\/\/www.couturavintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-black-silk-taffeta-cocktail-dress-new","provider":"Coutura Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}