Special Occasion Dress
 
Dating from: late 1940s early 1950s
 
Label:  Emeson ( Dress makers label)
 
Measurements: 
 
Side seam to side seam across bust: 34” (86.5)
 
Side seam to side seam across waist: 26” (66cm)
 
Side seam to side seam across hips are free 44” (112cm)
 
Length from top of zip to waist:6 ½” (16.5cm)
 
Length from waist to hem: 38 ½ 
 
Wrap/scarf: 21”x 67” (53.5cm x 170cm)
 
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 10
 
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: polyester chiffon with acetate lining
 
Style: Fitted bodice, narrow straps with five panels making up the skirts falling to floor length.
 
Features: The ruched and frills on the front bodice are the real feature of this gown, it also has a scarf or wrap that can be worn in different ways. There are also some flowers sewn on to the strap in pinks and lavenders. 
 
Closure: metal zip to the back
 
Ideal to wear for: parties or events red carpet proms it’s an eye turner
 
Vintage Condition Flawed Vintage Condition: 
The dress has quite a lot of marks on the skirt panels not very noticeable when wearing. Darker marks at the back hem and even a few pulls it has not been laundered so may come out.
 
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:
 
Flawed Vintage Condition:
Means the item is wearable but does have some repair, mark or damage. The flaws will be described.