Size 4 Wedding Dress - Classic Vintage 1960s Satin & Lace Appliqued Bridal Gown

Description

Absolutely lovely, this timeless wedding gown is late 1950s to early 1960s with a beautiful lace-over-net bodice and matching lace accenting the sumptuous skirt. It has a fitted bodice with opaque bodice lining and buttons closing the wrists. Skirt has a flat front with gathers to the sides and a formally full skirt that trails about two feet behind the bride. Original 0 tag attached from over forty years ago - this vintage price would be over 00 in today's dollars.
Ladies' Size
4
Measurements
Bust 33, Waist 25; Shoulder to Shoulder 13, Neck to Waist 14.5, Front Waist to Front Hem 42, Back Waist to Back Train Hem 70.5 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
'Sallie's' at back bodice and 'Miss Betsy' printed to hanger loops; Miss Betsy is a division of Priscilla of Boston
Materials
Pale ivory bridal satin with an ultra-sleek, smooth feel; offwhite floral lace appliques and fine cotton net, papery fiber lining
Closure
Center back synthetic zipper with decorative self buttons to bodice, hidden snap at top
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Near perfect, unworn, the back net has a single break at end of neckline dart, hard to notice; the skirt has one tiny gray scuff low to left thigh, hard to find and very hard to perceive amidst its fullness
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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