vintage afternoon gown

This lovely vintage afternoon gown is done in black satin-figured grenadine over a violet taffeta. Both the bodice and the skirt are trimmed with ruched black satin ribbon. The violet taffeta does not show through quite as much as the photos show, but enought to be noticeable. The bodice has a high collar trimmed with black horizontal ruching. The bodice is fully boned and has a center front hook/eye closure. The sleeves are long and fitted with a small cap overlay at the shoulders. The sleeves end with cuffs which are also trimmed with black ruching. The bodice is sturdy, except for the sheer black overlay and there is a smallvertical tear in the back (see photos). The skirt is also beautifully decorated with black ruched scallops along the bottom portion of the skirt. The skirt is fully lined and a hem protector encircles the hemline. The waistline on the skirt is weak. This gown is beautiful and would make an incredible display piece. I would not recommend wearing this vintage gown as the black grenadine is weak. The gown measures approximately: bustline=30; shoulder to shoulder width=12"; skirt length=39".

This lovely vintage afternoon gown is done in black satin-figured grenadine over a violet taffeta.