This is an spectacular dress from the late 1950s by Blanes, London. The fabric is satin with a fabulous leopard print and with different background colors like white, yellow, orange. She has an exquisite wide crossed collar and a very curvy shape. She closes with back metal zipper and a matching belt. Fully lined. Tag reads UK size 46.
Measures - Please make sure you double-check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders seam to seam: 16.5" (41cm)
Armpit to armpit: 20" (50cm)
Sleeves: -
Bicep girth: 12.5" (32cm)
Waist: 27.5" (70cm)
Hips: 38" (96cm)
Shoulder to waist: 16" (40cm)
Waist to bottom: 27" (68cm) + approx. 1.5" (3.5cm) hem to let down
Length: 43" (108cm)
Sweep, taken flat side to side: -
Fabric: Satin, metal zipper
Condition: Fabulous condition with a couple of things on the back skirt: the bottom vertical seam has a small repair (view photo) and it has a small dark stain (view photo). No other issues at all! No holes, rips, fading, sweat marks, etc.