1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown designer-la-mendola Length: 24" from neck to

Length: 24" from neck to waist

Hips: 16-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam and wraps to close so adjustable up or down from that an inch or two

A silk taffeta in a deep glossy black is used - this fabric choice allows for a bit of structure and for the drape that the designer was after able to be achieved

notched collars and short sleeves

1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown designer-la-mendola Length: 24" from neck toThis gown is insanely gorgeous and in person it is even more so. The color was very hard to photo it has a definite pink undertone and is that magical color that lands squarely between red and pink and is partly dependent on the light in deciding. It makes me thing of cherry Popsicles because of the layers of silk there is that same depth and translucent perception while being opaque. The only tag is from the exclusive Tribout Shop that was found in