DETAILS: This 1960s vintage cocktail dress is a lightning bolt of sunshine mixed with glam! The scoopneck bodice is fitted with princess seaming, while the skirt is fairly straight, with a bit of ease at the waist. A satin waistband overlies the waist, anchored with a flat bow in front.

SIZE: No size label

Bust - 40" (101. 5 cm)

Waist - 28" (71 cm)

Hips - 45" (114 cm)

Bodice length from shoulder seam - 16" (40. 5 cm)

Skirt length: 23" (58. 5 cm)

Sweep: 50" (127 cm)

FABRIC/COLORS: The bodice is done in lemon yellow crepe, medium weight, and most likely a rayon/acrylic blend based on a fiber burn test. The brocade skirt fabric is substantial, and is woven in a zigzag pattern of matte yellow, satiny offwhite, and sparkling gold lurex. The sash is medium-to-heavy weight pale yellow satin. The skirt is fully lined with a yellow acetate type fabric.

TAGS: No maker's tag - there is an ILGWU/AFL-CIO tag sewn into the skirt seam

CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long metal zipper up the back.

CONDITION: A few tiny marks on the skirt front - see closeup.