Vintage 50s 60s Dinner Date Cocktail Dress ~
Every dress has a little bit of a story, and this one includes a story of where it came from. π ~
Floral printed fabric feels like silk
Wide V neckline in front, round in back
Raglan style short sleeves
Pleating in bust area
Inverted cummerbund waist
Ruching at top of skirt creates gathered affect in front
Metal zipper with hook and eye in back.
Leisure Manor label inside. Leisure Manor was a womenβs sportswear shop that opened in 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The store was opened by two women, one of whom married in 1933, became widowed in 1942, and partnered up to create the sportswear shop, Leisure Manor.
No other labels. No flaws to note. Please use measurements to determine and ensure desired fit ~
40β long from shoulder
13β to top of waist
15.5β to bottom of waist
34β bust
26β waist
36β hips
1949 news article shown for display purposes only.
~ Thank you for looking ~