Divine 1950's Helen Rose Black Devore Velvet Cocktail Dress / SM

👋 A B O U T Two-time Academy Award winner Helen Rose was the reigning genius of MGM’s golden age, dressing Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Lana Turner both on screen and off. Known as “the mistress of chiffon,” she crafted designs that were romantic, fluid, and figure-flattering in a way that felt effortlessly cinematic. This late 1950s cocktail dress is a masterclass in the Rose aesthetic — a swooping cowl neckline that drapes with the ease of couture, a sculpted hourglass bodice, and a full circle skirt that floats as you move. The fabric is a black silk devore velvet, its cut-pile dot pattern creating a subtle interplay of matte and shimmer across the surface. The back plunges to a deep V, making this dress as dramatic from behind as from the front. A beige silk lining and interior grosgrain waist stay speak to the quality of construction beneath the glamour. ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S Bust: up to 36" Waist: up to 28" Hips: up to 40" Total Length: 43" Fits like a medium Label: Helen Rose Material: silk velvet, silk and rayon lining Condition: excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. We ship our items out on Thursdays. Please allow extra time for wedding dresses and large orders. *Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23") 💖 F O L L O W facebook | xtabay vintage clothing boutique instagram | xtabayvintage pinterest | xtabay