Sleeveless, scooped neck party dress with an illusion stripe bodice. Shelf bust. Strips of black fabric alternate with rows of seed beads. Lined in a pale mauve-blush acetate. Black silk faille skirt with structural pleats at the waist. The skirt is lined in black. Center back metal zipper closure. 

Labels:

Pat Sandler for Highlights

and a union label dating from 1955 to 1963

Measurements:

No size label. please compare with a similar garment for best fit. 

Bust: 37 inches

Waist: 25 inches

Hip: Free

Length, shoulder top to hem: 44 inches

Sweep: 146 inches