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1950s–1960s Pale Blue Brocade Rhinestone Empire Gown

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Honestly, where has this dress been all your life? Woven in the most ethereal duck-egg blue satin-cotton brocade, with an all-over pattern of abstract medallions pressed into the weave itself, this gown has the kind of quiet, silvery luminosity that makes a room turn its head without you having to do a single thing. The construction is pure mid-century British magic: a sleeveless column cut with clean, uncluttered confidence, finished with hand-applied crystal and paste rhinestone trim running the full length of the wide scoop neckline, along the straps, and across the raised empire waist. A scatter of deeper sapphire-toned stones cascades from the centre front like a tiny, very glamorous constellation.

The raised empire line sitting just below the bust, elongates the torso beautifully and lets the fabric fall in one long, uninterrupted column to the midi hem, skimming rather than clinging. This silhouette is genuinely flattering across a wide range of proportions: it lifts the eye upward toward the collarbone and shoulders, and floats past the waist and hip. Style it with a sleek low chignon, bare skin, silver heels, and the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly what they walked in wearing.

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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: United Kingdom
Label: N/A

Fabric: Satin cotton blend brocade
Condition: Very good, commensurate with age and love. Some small areas of concern as shown in images.
Care: Dry clean or gentle hand wash, line dry

Modern Size Indicator*: 6 - 8
Measurements*: Bust 38 cm, Waist 36 cm, Hip 40 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: N/A

Fit: Sleeveless empire-line column gown, midi length
Fixture: Concealed back zip and side zip
Features: All-over satin brocade weave, continuous rhinestone trim to neckline and straps, sapphire-toned paste stone cluster detail at centre front neckline, rhinestone band at empire waistline

NOTE: For best fit, we recommend comparing measurements with a similar garment you already love. We are always happy to confirm additional details prior to purchase. Sale/Sold/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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