Original Vintage 1950s Black Lace and Chiffon Pencil Dress
 
Dating from: 1950s 
 
Label Laura Phillips Model 
 
Measurements: 
Side seam to side seam across the bust 36” (91cm)
Side seam to side seam across the waist 28” (71cm)
Side seam to side seam across the hips 39” (99cm)
Length from top of zip to hem 37 “ (94cm)
Length from back waist to hem 31"
Width at hem 36 1/2 "(93cm)
length of vent 7 1/2" (19cm)
 
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 12
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Fabric: Thick Embroidered black lace and silk chiffon and black lining fabric
 
Style: A classic 1950’s pencil dress.
 
Features: The dress has a under dress in black taffeta, with the lace over the top attached at the neckline and back and side seams. A featured square neckline has been made by cutting the outline around the lace petals. The chiffon has been pleated to create little cap like sleeves and has also been pleated from either side of the waistline to the centre back zip in a very flattering way. The skirts are pencil in shape and fall mid-calf with a kick vent in the centre back seam.
 
Closure: nylon zip down the centre back
 
Ideal to wear for: parties or events 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: The hem has been taken down and a black trim has been added, it can be taken up again. 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. 
 
Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)