1950s frou frou strapless lace prom dress, s

Though born in the 1950s, this dress would have been equally at home in the courts of 18th century France: a massive split back skirt reveals tiers of ruffles worthy of Madame Pompadour. Opera length gloves required; powdered wig optional.

Strapless prom dress of soft pink taffeta and light blue lace overlay; double crinoline for extreme fullness. Upper crinoline features rear horizontal ruffles exposed by a split back skirt; matching tulle ruffles at bust and hem. 7-panel flexible boned bodice; rear metal zipper closure with top and waist snap. Hanging loops; fully lined in pink taffeta.

fabric: taffeta, tulle and lace
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: mint

measurements:

bust: 32”
underbust / rib cage: 28”
waist: 25”
hips: free
bodice length: 8”
skirt length: 32 ½”
total length: 41” from underarm
sweep: 240”

label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small