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Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing ➔ Dress
Identifier:
129869Description:
This black sheath dress is made of silk and has a scoop neckline embellished with sequins and beading. The sleeves are short and there is a matching belt around the waist. A metal Talon zipper can be seen on the proper left side and there is a pocket on the proper right side. This dress also has a kick pleat at the hem on the back. Features that are indicative of the 1950s are the zipper, the Sheath style, and the embellishments on the bodice.The sheath dress, also referred to as the wiggle dress, was worn throughout the 20th century but popularity spiked during the 1950s and 1960s when Christian Dior redesigned the style. This type of dress features a fitted bodice, a cinched waist, and a pencil skirt. The zipper is often located on the back of the dress and the bodice is usually decorated with small embellishments. This style of dress also tends to have scoop or boat necklines.
