Vintage 1950s Party Dress Purple Silk Taffeta w Crinoline Skirt Size M cashmere pullover but lovely black chiffon evening

but lovely black chiffon evening gown

Guerra has a reputation for quality

is not real horsehair

The back skirt is gathered in pleats

Vintage 1950s Party Dress Purple Silk Taffeta w Crinoline Skirt Size M cashmere pullover but lovely black chiffon eveningThis is a wonderful early 1950s era crinoline dress made in a very pretty tone of purple silk taffeta. The dress has padded shoulders and a sweetheart type neckline with a fold back collar that could maybe be worn pinned forward. It has below the elbow length sleeves, a defined waist and a matching rope type belt. The skirt is cut full, like a circle skirt, and posed with a crinoline, but no crinoline is supplied. The dress does up the side with a