Late 1950s cocktail dress in black rayon crepe with velvet flower appliques and embroidery. In a hard-to-find larger size, about a 12, it measures approx. 17" across the shoulders, 14 1/2" sleeve end openings, 44" bust, 32" waist, 42" hips, about a 17" waist length, and 24" skirt length. The dress has a side metal zipper, a taffeta lining, a velvet ribbon belt, and it's in excellent condition.