60’s Cocktail Dress Gold Sheath with Bow antique hat Bottom Elastic Band (flat lay)

Bottom Elastic Band (flat lay) 20 in / 51 cm

this dress also has a caplet type bodice

label | nanette creations

metal mesh body

60’s Cocktail Dress Gold Sheath with Bow antique hat Bottom Elastic Band (flat lay)This classic mid century cocktail dress in goldenrod yellow dates from the early 1960s. The lightweight gold fabric has slubbed texture, similar to shantung, and is probably acetate or an acetate blend (definitely manmade fibers, not silk). The fitted bodice has darts for shaping, a sweetheart neckline, and cap sleeves. A narrow band of piping trims the waist seam. Below, the straight skirt also has darts, at the front and back hip, along with a