Cocktail Dress

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c. 1955

cotton velvet

2021.15.2

No label.

Red cotton velvet cocktail dress with fitted bodice, bateau neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and full circle skirt. Dress has pockets and matching belt for the Dior "New Look." Zip up back with deep V at the back neckline.

Measurements:

Bust: 36 inches

Waist: 26 inches

Shoulders: 14 inches

Underarm to waist: 6 inches

Skirt length (waist to bottom): 28 inches

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