Live Wire // 1950s rayon bengaline cocktail dress and jacket // Lg

-- 1950s dress and jacket set
-- lustrous black and grey rayon bengaline shot through with silver creating a zig zag pattern
-- dress is a sleeveless, curve hugging sheath fit
-- scoop neck embellished with metal studs and rhinestone
-- fitted waistline with string belt loops
-- skirt hugs over the hips and falls straight just over the knees in length
-- pockets set high on each hip work to accentuate the waist
-- the pleated pockets are also embellished with studs and rhinestones
-- kick pleat in back for ease of movement
-- back metal zip closure
-- matching cropped jacket completes the look
-- jacket has a tapered close fit with short cuffed sleeves
-- fabric covered button front topped with a collar

label: none present
material: rayon bengaline, metal zipper, self covered buttons, rhinestones, metal studs
size: fits like a contemporary petite large, please refer to measurements below

_____ m e a s u r e m e n t s

d r e s s
bust: 39"
waist 31"
hips: 42"
bodice: 14" from shoulder to waist
length: 42" from shoulder top to hem

j a c k e t (measurements taken with jacket buttoned)
bust: 40"
waist: 30" at hem
shoulders: undefined
length: 12.5" from shoulder to hem
sleeves: 12" curcumference

All measurements are taken while garment is laying flat and then doubled unless otherwise noted. Please allow yourself some "wiggle room" when determining fit.

_____ c o n d i t i o n

Minor evidence of wear. Faint discolor under the dress armholes that developed after I hand washed. I believe it is color bleed from the underarm lining but is overall not noticeable when worn. There is a small snag near the hem as pictured. The fabric on top button of the jacket is worn. No other issues of note. Dress is structurally sound and presents beautifully!