1950s Stunning Silk Satin Full Skirt Sweetheart Dress designer-la-mendola Bust: 17-19" flat across the

Bust: 17-19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

It moves wonderfully

There is two teeny runs (1/4" and 1/2" respectively) in the fabric under one arm that appear stable and did not increase with cleaning

The depth of the rich glossy black silk velvet and how it feels as it skims over the skin is amazing

1950s Stunning Silk Satin Full Skirt Sweetheart Dress designer-la-mendola Bust: 17-19" flat across theFor some reason the silk satin produced in this time period seems to have an extra bit of richness and luxuriousness to it. I don't know why but any vintage lover of merit knows exactly what I mean. The sweetheart bodice is very sexy and flattering. The stars on the shoulders are cut wide and then the from dips down in a scoop. It is gathered to give the illusion of a little more fullness and to add detail. Under this the waist curves in through