Vintage 1950s 1960s Gene Shelly Green Beaded Sequin Wool Dress Rockabilly VLV XL.
Beautiful vintage late 1950s, early 1960s green stretchy wool dress richly embellished with gold sequins, amber sequins and beads
Labelled Gene Shelley’s Boutique International - Made in Hong Kong
Very good/excellent condition. The elastic at the waist has been professionally replaced as the original had perished.
Wonderful deep scooped neckline at from the and back - lower at the back
Hard to find larger size - in an even harder to find colour
Dress measures
Bust 46 inches unstretched - stretches to 50 inches easily.
Waist 30 inches - stretches to 42 inches
Hips 44 inches - stretches to 52 inches
Length underarm to hem 37 inches
Underarm to end of sleeve 12.75 inches
Three quarter length sleeves
Lavish beadwork at neckline, cuffs in a floral style, and tiny glass beads scattered allover. Deep band of work at hem
Centre back metal zip
Lined to waist except sleeves
Wool is not scratchy to wear- soft touch
Slight boucle finish to the knit
As a guide - model is 5ft 7, and 40, 33, 42 inches