{"product_id":"1950s-miss-london-blue-silk-dress-55055","title":"1950s Miss London Blue Silk Dress \u0026 Matching Bolero, Vintage Cocktail Dress, Made in Mayfair, Oxford Queen's College Comm. Ball Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e1950s Miss London Blue Silk Dress \u0026amp; Matching Bolero, Vintage Cocktail Dress, Made in Mayfair, Oxford Queen's College Commemmenration Ball Provenance 1960 \u0026amp; 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 1950s blue cocktail dress with its matching bolero, bearing the Miss London by London Town, Made in Mayfair label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly lustrous fabric catches the light in shades of deep navy and bright blue, highlighting the fitted bodice and generously gathered skirt. The dress has narrow shoulder straps and a straight neckline, while the cropped bolero adds a dramatic broad collar and bow detail at the waist. Worn together, they create a wonderfully elegant silhouette; worn separately, the dress reveals a simpler evening look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accompanying handwritten provenance tag describes the fabric as pure silk and records that the dress was worn by Mrs Ella Taylor at the Queen’s College, Oxford Commemoration Ball around 1960, and subsequently by Mrs Frideswide Curry at a college dance in 1967. These details are supplied as recorded family provenance and have not yet been independently verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely surviving ensemble with a personal history connecting it to Oxford’s Queens College dances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nEra: circa 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Miss London by London Town, Made in Mayfair\u003cbr\u003e\nColour: deep blue with a luminous sheen\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: described as pure silk on the accompanying handwritten tag\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo-piece ensemble comprising dress and matching cropped bolero\u003cbr\u003e\nDress with narrow shoulder straps and straight neckline\u003cbr\u003e\nFitted bodice and gathered full skirt\u003cbr\u003e\nCentre-back zip fastening\u003cbr\u003e\nPale internal cotton bodice lining some minor marks\u003cbr\u003e\nBolero with short sleeves, broad collar and front bow detail\u003cbr\u003e\nAccompanying handwritten provenance tag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress:\u003cbr\u003e\nBust: 32\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist: 26\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHips: full skirt 46\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to hem: 40\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to waist: 15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolero:\u003cbr\u003e\nBust: 36\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to hem: 25\"\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated modern UK size: 6-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare the measurements with a similar garment that fits you well, allowing room for comfortable movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional vintage condition. Both the dress and matching bolero are beautifully preserved, with no notable flaws identified on inspection. There is some very minor discoloration to the internal bodice lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear together with delicate jewellery and evening shoes for a classic vintage occasion look, or wear the dress alone to showcase its clean neckline and beautiful full skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960500662658,"sku":"KT001","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/il_fullxfull.8665351515_2090.jpg?v=1791037698","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/1950s-miss-london-blue-silk-dress-55055","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}