For sale is this WONDERFUL 1950s hand made cocktail dress. This came from a Los Angeles costume house that rented vintage clothing to movies and theatre. This is a stunning cocktail dress with a black taffeta base and an ecru lace overlay. It has wonderful points above the shoulders and velvet straps, and a great pleated detail on the back skirt. This is a great larger size, with a 42″ bust and a 34″ waist- about a modern size 12. It is in very good condition with a few areas where the delicate lace netting has broken. It measures 43.5″ long and is shown on a Bust 32″ mannequin. It is photographed with a double tule petticoat to show off the fullness of the skirt (not included).