Vintage 1950s Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress Lingerie The top is sleeveless and

The top is sleeveless and made in a soft slipper satin

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The dress has a fitted bodice with low scoop back in a similar design to Marilyn Monroe's dress in Some Like it Hot

Vintage 1950s Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress Lingerie The top is sleeveless andOriginal vintage 1950s black silk velvet cocktail dress. The dress is beautifully draped in liquid silk velvet over a structured muslin bodice and underskirt. Cut with a straight across bandeau neckline featuring fine satiin straps and very fitted at the waist. The full skirt flares in a bell shape with the draping falling from the centre to meet a vertically draped hem with a satin rose corsage. Fully lined. Fastening: metal zip back Fabric: silk