Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress w Jacket Floral Brocade Size L

This is a striking vintage 50s cocktail dress dating to the late 1950s that comes with a matching jacket.  This 50s cocktail dress has a scoop neckline, cap sleeves and a defined waistline.  There are two small bows under the front neckline and loops for a belt at the waist, but no belt is supplied.  The jacket is loose fitting with no closures and has notched lapels and elbow length sleeves.  The dress is nicely constructed, unlined and closes at the left side with a Lion brand pull metal zipper.  The dress is made in a below the knee length. 

Fabric:  Copper brown brocade with black flowers, very striking 

Label: Canadian International Ladies Garment Workers Union label that was used from 1956 until 1967

Sizing: No size is indicated on this 50s cocktail dress, but this should fit a large size - please rely on the following measurements for fit, taken from the exterior:

Dress:

Bust: about 40” around, taken under the arm openings

Waist: 32” around

Hips:  42”, but meant to fall loosely

Overall length: 39“, measured flat at the back

Jacket:

Shoulders: 15” across seam-to-seam

Sleeves:  16 1/2” from the shoulder seam

Bust:  40” with a small gap at the front opening

Condition: This 50s cocktail dress is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors. It looks like this it saw little use and was very well kept over the years.  

This is a wonderful quality brocade 50s cocktail dress - beautiful fabric!