black shirtwaist dress Rare 1950's Claire McCardell Black Silk Pop Over Dress With Rivets / S – Xtabay Vintage

black shirtwaist dress Rare 1950's Claire McCardell Black Silk Pop Over Dress With Rivets / S – Xtabay VintageA B O U T Rare and museum worthy black silk "pop over" dress by famed designer Claire McCardell. I believe this one dates to around 1955, as there is a colorful version of this same dress seen on the 1955 cover of Life Magazine. This ingenious design wraps around the body and closes with a series of brass rivets up the side. A flattering v shaped panel in the front and belt loops to hold what was originally a matching sash. Hidden pockets in the

👋 A B O U T

Rare and museum worthy black silk "pop over" dress by famed designer Claire McCardell. I believe this one dates to around 1955, as there is a colorful version of this  same dress seen on the 1955 cover of Life Magazine. This ingenious design wraps around the body and closes with a series of brass rivets up the side. A flattering v-shaped panel in the front and belt loops to hold what was originally a matching sash. Hidden pockets in the skirt. 

✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust 34-35"
Waist: 26"
Hips: open 

Total length 41", with a 5 inch hem that could be let down if wanted. 

Label: Claire McCarell for Townley 
Material: silk 
Condition: Excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Missing original sash, however we found a black silk sash that we will include with the purchase. 

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