This is a very special dress – the one that the actress playing the “vixen” would wear in a 1950’s movie. Or, the devil with the red dress on. . . . . . . . .
Taffeta seems to be one of the favorite “special dress” fabrics from the ’50’s. I also love boat necks and 3/4 sleeves. Fire engine red always makes a statement. It’s not a debutante party frock – about 100 miles from the little white one I just posted!
I would really like to know the history of this one. Based on where I discovered it, I suspect that it was worn by a small-time bad girl or a wannabe.
One of those “in your dreams” dresses. It’s always good to have at least a few of those handy because, you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE 1950′S RED TAFFETA GOWN WITH A CIRCLE SKIRT – Magicvintagespy
TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S RED TAFFETA GOWN WITH A CIRCLE SKIRT – Magicvintagespy
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I seem to be in a real party dress mood . . ..