1950s Fred Perlberg Black Velvet & Taffeta Gown | small 1950s cocktail dress either your bust or hip

either your bust or hip measurement can be up to 42" to pull over your chest / pull up over your hips

empire waist: 34/35"

5 N (narrow) --- (see measurements for best fit)may fit a modern size US 7/7

This new hem can easily be let down with a seam ripper or fine scissors so that the original length can be worn

• stretchy knit polyester

1950s Fred Perlberg Black Velvet & Taffeta Gown | small 1950s cocktail dress either your bust or hipD E T A I L S 1950s party dress fit + flare shape black faille taffeta (burns like olefin, a synthetic fiber) + black rayon(?) velvet wide diagonal single shoulder strap sweetheart neckline with velvet behind fold over + pleated petal bust bodice structured with boning fitted waist with piping trim true circle skirt with rings of velvet piping stiffened rayon mesh underskirt for structure fullness, attached at the waist metal side zipper, hook + eye