Vintage black sheath fashion with attached sheer capelet, 50s medium LBD, 60s large little black dress with soutache lace cape, cocktail, bombshell

This stunning vintage dress in inky black features an attached sheer capelet.

* * D E T A I L S * *

» Size estimate: medium, possibly large. Please see measurements below.
» Body of dress is a sleeveless sheath with ruching at waist.
» Capelet is sheer with textured soutache applique.
» Fully lined; lining has a vent at bottom back center, but body does not.
» Darts for shaping in both front and back.
» Square neckline in front; round in back.
» Back metal zipper, 18 inches.
» Metal hook and eye at top of zipper.
» Estimated era: 1950s or 1960s.
» Label: Robert Gould Originals / California.
» No content label, but body, lining, and capelet all feel like synthetics — possibly rayon, acetate, and / or nylon.
» Please note: Dress really is pure black; we intentionally overexposed some photos to show detail.

* * F I T * *

» Measured with dress lying on a flat surface. Please compare with a garment already in your closet.
» All figures in inches. Lining adds a little bulk.

» Armpit to armpit, front: 19 (double for bust: 38) — Darts add a little extra room.
» Waist, front: 15 (double for circumference: 30) Ruching adds a little bulk.
» Hips, front: 19 (double for circumference: 38)
» Bottom hem, front: 21 (double for circumference: 42)
» Shoulders, from top outer corner of strap to same on opposite side: 16
» Length, from top of shoulder to bottom hem: 41

* * C O N D I T I O N * *

» Very good vintage condition with light overall wear.
» Capelet has occasional stray threads.

» While we do fashion our best to examine every item carefully, it's always possible that we could have overlooked something.
Please remember that this glamorous vintage dress is pre-loved!

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