1950s Cocktail Dress Black Velvet Faille lavender with matching buttons at the

with matching buttons at the cuffs

A box pleat in the front gives volume to the skirt

The top is made of semi-sheer nylon crepe

There is a 1/2 slash hole that has been mended in the bottom left side of the skirt

pointed collar

1950s Cocktail Dress Black Velvet Faille lavender with matching buttons at theFlirty 1950s party dress in black velvet and rayon faille. A small stripe of velvet piping accents the skirt at the hip. Was most likely shortened in the 1960s to a more modern length. Closes in the left side with a metal zipper. Condition Note: The velvet shows some crushing around the waist, and under the arms. The faille skirt has some needle stitch marks near the waist (could cover with a belt). There is a 1 2 slash hole that has been mended in