A sweet-as-can-be 1940s pink taffeta gown with accents of burgundy velvet. This was likely originally a bridesmaid’s dress or created for a similar special event.

ERA: 1940s
LABEL: none
MATERIAL: taffeta and velvet
SIZE: fits like S

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 55"
Shoulder to waist seam: 17.25"
Shoulders: 14.5”
Bust: 36"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 46”/ free
(Note: measured lying flat and doubled, where necessary)

DETAILS: 

• deep pink taffeta

• shirred short sleeve with burgundy bows

• fitted bodice with scalloped neckline and pointed bodice

• full skirt

• exaggerated peplum with a gathered pannier/bustle effect, trimmed with burgundy velvet and bow

• left-side metal invisible Waldes zipper and hook and eye

• unlined

CARE: Professionally dry clean by someone familiar with vintage garments

CONDITION: Excellent