Vintage 1950s Black Silk Cocktail Dress Miss KK Toronto A Size Not An Age Size L

This is a vintage 1950s cocktail dress featuring sophisticated styling in a black silk taffeta and chiffon combination.  The dress has a great label, which reads “Miss KK Toronto Reg’d - A Size! Not An Age”.  The content label reads “100% Pure Silk”.  The dress has a wide, high-set, rounded neckline, long sleeves made of a semi-transparent black chiffon and a defined waistline.  The upper back is made of chiffon and it has a V shaped cut that is outlined in silk taffeta that ties in a bow.  The dress has tuck pleats down the bodice and up the upper skirt, which give the dress form.  The bottom back of the skirt has a small kick pleat  The back does up the back with a nylon zipper - nylon zippers began to be used during the late 50s, and were really more popular during the 60s.  The dress was posed on my mannequin, but was a little large for her.

Label: Miss KK Toronto Reg’d A Size! Not An Age.  I’ve been unable to find anything on this company.  

Sizing: No size is indicated, but this should fit a woman that fits a size large - please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Shoulders:  18” approximate

Sleeves:  22” approximated

Bust: 40”, taken under the armpits

Waist: 32” around

Hips: 40”

Overall length: 43”, measured flat

Condition:  It is in very good condition - no wear, tear or other defect, this dress looks to have seen very little use and was well cared for over the years.

Gorgeous dress - quality silk fabric, wonderful label!