Teal Traina 1950s VTG Couture Dress Designer 50s Cocktail Little Black Dress S
This exquisite vintage cocktail dress, crafted from black silk and wool, showcases a simple yet stunning design by Teal Traina. The one-piece bodice is characterized by elbow-length sleeves and strategically placed darting, ensuring an excellent fit. The skirt features an apron-style long peplum, with the underdress tailored to fit impeccably. Additionally, it includes inseam side pockets. The material has been stiffened to impart a couture aesthetic.
This vintage dress epitomizes the quintessential "little black dress," serving as a timeless choice suitable for an array of occasions, including cocktail parties, funerals, and prestigious events such as red carpet occasions or presidential gatherings. It is fully lined in silk and equipped with a full-back zipper. Given Teal Traina's collaboration with notable designers Norman Norell and Malcolm Starr, this piece is a significant reflection of design history.
Marked Size: none
Bust: 36”
Waist: 28”
Hips: 40”
Shoulder: 18”
Sleeve Length (from underarm): 6”
Sleeve Length (from shoulder): 12.5”
Total Length: 41”
Length (shoulder to waist): 16”
Length (waist to hem): 25”
CONDITION: Mint
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