VTG 50s Black Silk Wiggle Dress Blush Ribbon and 43 similar items

Super hot retro 1950s wiggle dress in jet black silk, accented with a blush-pink ribbon shoulder detail. Constructed with couture-level techniques ? wide selvage seams, expert darting, and a side underarm zipper. This is a bombshell piece Marilyn herself would envy. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Fabric strong, seams intact. No holes, stains, or odors. (Note: photos were lightened to show detail; dress is true jet black.) Provenance Note Though unlabeled, this piece was constructed to couture standards and epitomizes the wiggle silhouette that defined mid-century fashion. Dresses like this captured the glamour of Hollywood?s golden age and remain timeless collectibles. Style Aesthetics ? Marilyn bombshell glam ? Collector?s couture-level piece ? Sustainable vintage silk Pop Culture Screen Style References Evokes Marilyn Monroe?s ?wiggle dress? moments in Some Like It Hot. Channels Joan Holloway?s curves in Mad Men. Fits Old Hollywood revival styling in Babylon. (References are stylistic; not screen-used.) Styling Tips Perfect with a faux fur stole or wrap (fur piece pictured sold separately). Pair with stilettos and pearls for evening glamour. Ideal for cocktail parties, pinup shoots, or stage performance. Measurements (laid flat, in inches) Bust: 40" Waist: 28" Hips: 40" Total Length: 42.5" Shoulder to Waist: 16.5" Waist to Hem: 26" Approx. Modern Size Women?s M (US 8) ? classic hourglass fit. Fit Guide Best on ~5?4??5?7?, 130?145 lbs, curvy hourglass frame. Fabric / Materials Black silk shell, blush ribbon detail, side underarm metal zipper. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s silk couture-quality, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!