| A closet staple vintage cocktail dress of weighted silk in the most gorgeous jewel tone pink. Impeccably tailored by Alper Schwartz, this dress was sold at Ransohoffs, an upscale San Francisco women's boutique. Wide cut neckline and darted, 3/4 length sleeves. Inset waistband, with a swag on the left hip, and mimicking gathers on the other. Metal back zip and pinked seams. This dress is finely tailored, and expertly constructed. No doubt a pricey dress in it's day! Alper Schwartz designs were offered at such great fashion retailers as Oppenheim Collins, Bonwit Teller, and DePinna's. In the early 50s they retailed at about $50 in the "Better Dresses" departments of the aforementioned retailers. Dress is in very good condition. The only notable flaws are three very small smudge marks on the front of the skirt. I have not laundered this dress, and am almost certain that these spots will come out or fade with a dry cleaning. This gorgeous dress measures: 41 inches from top to bottom, 15.5 inches from top to waist 13.75 inches from shoulder to shoulder, 18 inches from armpit to armpit 17 inch long sleeves 26 inch waist up to 38 inch hips and 37 inches around the bottom hem (not including small kick pleat in rear) $59.99 |
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