Dress in luscious emerald green (Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013) on gold floral brocade. Substantial fabric, fully lined. Expertly tailored to highlight your figure. Squared front neckline, princess bodice seams. Deep V back. Piped waist. Tulip-shaped, above-knee skirt with strategically angled hip pleats and center seam front and back. Slimming flat pleats at either side along back waist. High quality craftsmanship from the 1950s and the living estate of our friend Mary S.

Labels: none - may be home or seamstress sewn, with skill and care

Fiber/Care: unmarked, most likely a rayon brocade, dry-clean only

Condition: no flaws to note

*This dress has been professionally dry-cleaned and is ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements:
- dress is shown clipped to fit Delphine, who measures b:32, w: 24. Original ownerMary S. is petite. The 3.25"/8.25cm hem could be let down if you prefer a longer skirt -

bust: 34"/86.25cm plus room from seaming
bodice: 15"/38cm top of shoulder to waist
waist: 28"/71cm
hips (at 10" below waist): 42"/106.5cm
length: 38"/96.5cm shoulder to hem on front plus 3.25"/8.25cm hem

(BDV SKU: 00442-005)