Vintage 40s Black/Pink Party Dress, Short Petal Sleeves, Aldrich Original 25" Waist

Vintage late 40s early 50s black dress with lovely soft pink stripes.
The skirt is fabricated with stripes running horizontally and vertically.
Short petal sleeves.
Square neckline. Darts at the bust and from the waist on the bodice front and back. 
Two inches below the natural waist, the skirt has small gathers and creates a dropped waist effect. 
Metal zipper at the left-hand side. 

LABEL: An Aldrich Original.
Tag: Style 506, Size 12, #31235

SIZE: Marked 12 fits like S   Refer to measurements for an accurate fit. 
MEASUREMENTS
Shoulder: 14 1/4"
Underarm: 36"
Sleeve: 6" 
Waist: 25"   Dropped waist detail 27".
Hip: free
Length: 43"
Mannequin size: 2   Bust: 33"    Waist: 24"   Hip: 34"

COLOR: Black, Pink.

MATERIAL: Not marked, looks like a taffeta, possibly Acetate, metal zipper. 

CONDITION:  Very good. There are a few places in the front bodice where the fabric is thinning, it does not show unless you hold the dress to the light. There are several small holes in the skirt at the back of the dress. 

CARE: Dry clean. 

RETURNS: All vintage items are FINAL SALE. We do not accept returns.
Please be sure to read the item description and condition prior to purchase.

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