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1950s Harrods Navy Double Breasted Dress

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This dress is the epitome of elegance. Designed for iconic London department store Harrods in the late 1950s, it gives the illusion of a two-piece suit made up of a double-breasted jacket and skirt but is, in fact, a midi-dress. The wide neckline and sweeping bertha collar combine to reveal the décolletage. Slim-cut three quarter-length cropped sleeves and a nipped-in waist highlight the feminine form. Made from faux silk and of panelled construction, the double-breasted front is sewn shut and finished with eight cloth-covered buttons. A concealed zip in tonal navy secures the rear and encompasses the length of the jacket and waist section of the skirt. The full, tulle-lined skirt is attached to the underside of the jacket lining and falls to the mid-calf, fluttering around the wearer’s legs as they walk. This graceful piece is in wonderful vintage condition with no issues noted. A best fit for up to a size UK 10 or US 6. MEASUREMENTS Bust - 36 in. (91 cm) Waist - 27 in. (69 cm) Hip - 42 in. (107 cm) Length - 40 in. (102 cm)
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  • Dimensions:
    Length: 40 in (101.6 cm)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 27 in (68.58 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55022480092
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