RARE Mint Condition XS Vintage 1950s Suzy Perette Pure Black Velvet Pocket Dress

As shown. See all photos. Better in person. Photos don’t do this classic dress justice. I think it belonged to my mother when she was a pre-teen or teen. Well constructed, beautifully tailored. Size “12” but see below.

Measurements laid flat:

Length: 39” (waist to hem: 24.5”)
Waist: 12.5”
Neck: 10.5”
Cuff: 5.5”
Hem: 29”
Sleeve: 16”
Pit to pit: 16.5”
Shoulder to shoulder: 18”
Zipper: 19”

“Ushered into popularity by Dior in 1947, the fit and flared silhouette with long sweeping skirts, fitted waists and rounded shoulders quickly became the new feminine standard. Thanks to a special arrangement between Sidney Blauner, the owner of the Suzy Perette label, and the house of Christian Dior, the coveted Parisienne designs became available to American women under the name Suzy Perette. The styles Perette is known for, such as the fitted waist and flared skirt, the slim sheath or “wiggle” silhouette, and classic shirt and day dresses, are now American classics.”

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