1950s Vintage Black & Red "Minx Modes" Dress and Bolero - XS
This lovely black strapless dress set is so elegant. It features a very subtle red under-layer to the eyelets around the front of the bodice. The subtle pop of color would make this piece so fun to accessorize! The dress zips up the size with a metal zipper and features boning in the bodice. The dress has a matching bolero (this is where the label is) and belt. Fabric feels like taffeta. Label for “A Minx Modes Jr”. Jacket tags is vintage size 11, dress tag says vintage size 9. (tag also says JUNIORS!!). Overall the outfit would likely best fit a modern Extra small BUT PLEASE see measurements below. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference and its too small and could not zip up all the way (zipper works fine though). Dress form is a modern XS and it zipped up on that!
Measurements of Dress:
Bust: about 32 inches
Waist: 24 inches
Hips: open
Total Length: 38 inches (from top of bodice, down)
Measurements of Bolero:
Bust: about 34 inches
Sleeve length: about 1 inch (capped sleeve)
Total Length: 13 inches
Belt: 24 - 26.5 inches (smallest to largets hole)
Good Vintage Condition - Some overall wear to the pieces, including some loose threads and teeny pin holes here and there - inside and outside - that do not seam to impact wear. Also some faint marks and wear spots that were hard to show up camera. The bolero and hem of dress have some small regular pinholes where the stitching has occurred around the boarder.
OTHER NOTES: The eyelet black portion of the bodice is tacked onto the red portion so it should not fall down while worn. There are two straps on the inside of the bodice, but their placement suggests they are there more for the hanger, not wearability. The zipper does work, it just did not zip on model because dress is not her size. Taffeta likes to wrinkle, so I advice hanging it as soon as you receive it to minimize permanent creases.
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
This lovely black strapless dress set is so elegant. It features a very subtle red under-layer to the eyelets around the front of the bodice. The subtle pop of color would make this piece so fun to accessorize! The dress zips up the size with a metal zipper and features boning in the bodice. The dress has a matching bolero (this is where the label is) and belt. Fabric feels like taffeta. Label for “A Minx Modes Jr”. Jacket tags is vintage size 11, dress tag says vintage size 9. (tag also says JUNIORS!!). Overall the outfit would likely best fit a modern Extra small BUT PLEASE see measurements below. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference and its too small and could not zip up all the way (zipper works fine though). Dress form is a modern XS and it zipped up on that!
Measurements of Dress:
Bust: about 32 inches
Waist: 24 inches
Hips: open
Total Length: 38 inches (from top of bodice, down)
Measurements of Bolero:
Bust: about 34 inches
Sleeve length: about 1 inch (capped sleeve)
Total Length: 13 inches
Belt: 24 - 26.5 inches (smallest to largets hole)
Good Vintage Condition - Some overall wear to the pieces, including some loose threads and teeny pin holes here and there - inside and outside - that do not seam to impact wear. Also some faint marks and wear spots that were hard to show up camera. The bolero and hem of dress have some small regular pinholes where the stitching has occurred around the boarder.
OTHER NOTES: The eyelet black portion of the bodice is tacked onto the red portion so it should not fall down while worn. There are two straps on the inside of the bodice, but their placement suggests they are there more for the hanger, not wearability. The zipper does work, it just did not zip on model because dress is not her size. Taffeta likes to wrinkle, so I advice hanging it as soon as you receive it to minimize permanent creases.
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
This lovely black strapless dress set is so elegant. It features a very subtle red under-layer to the eyelets around the front of the bodice. The subtle pop of color would make this piece so fun to accessorize! The dress zips up the size with a metal zipper and features boning in the bodice. The dress has a matching bolero (this is where the label is) and belt. Fabric feels like taffeta. Label for “A Minx Modes Jr”. Jacket tags is vintage size 11, dress tag says vintage size 9. (tag also says JUNIORS!!). Overall the outfit would likely best fit a modern Extra small BUT PLEASE see measurements below. Model is modern size 4/6 for reference and its too small and could not zip up all the way (zipper works fine though). Dress form is a modern XS and it zipped up on that!
Measurements of Dress:
Bust: about 32 inches
Waist: 24 inches
Hips: open
Total Length: 38 inches (from top of bodice, down)
Measurements of Bolero:
Bust: about 34 inches
Sleeve length: about 1 inch (capped sleeve)
Total Length: 13 inches
Belt: 24 - 26.5 inches (smallest to largets hole)
Good Vintage Condition - Some overall wear to the pieces, including some loose threads and teeny pin holes here and there - inside and outside - that do not seam to impact wear. Also some faint marks and wear spots that were hard to show up camera. The bolero and hem of dress have some small regular pinholes where the stitching has occurred around the boarder.
OTHER NOTES: The eyelet black portion of the bodice is tacked onto the red portion so it should not fall down while worn. There are two straps on the inside of the bodice, but their placement suggests they are there more for the hanger, not wearability. The zipper does work, it just did not zip on model because dress is not her size. Taffeta likes to wrinkle, so I advice hanging it as soon as you receive it to minimize permanent creases.
All measurements are approximate as they are taken flat - for garments specifically this means where applicable (bust, waist, hips) has been doubled unless stated otherwise. If you are uncertain about fit and/or need more measurements please ask! If it is provided in the listing, models and/or dress form sizes are used as a point of reference only. Please remember that all bodies are different so always defer to the measurements I provide and check them against your own, preferably on a similar style garment. If you need more information about my measurements and vintage sizing please refer to my FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and ask me, I am here to help!!
Summaries about an item's condition are stated above and should be used in conjunction with the images provided. BUT for more information about what different vintage condition categories mean and what to expect generally, please refer to the FAQs section under my Shop Policies page and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. Please note, if you go through my contact form submission page, my replies may get buried in your spam. Please note colors may vary between screens and devices used to take images.
