help with a 1950s (???) wedding dress and cape

[laurenm]

Hi To All,
I had such a fun day at my local St.Vincent de Paul (Vinnies). I found this wedding dress with cape. I haven't seen such a wedding accessory before. The cape has snaps and hooks and loops and I am not sure where they would attach. Any info much appreciated as well as a confirmation of my dating stab.
Also, is there a term for these sleeve cuffs that taper and end in a snap?
Thanks alot,
Lauren

 

[Coutureallure]

I don't think that's a cape. It's likely an overskirt/train. check the back waist or yoke for corresponding thread loops that the train will hook onto.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I would say 60s on this one, Lauren. I think that is a train rather than a cape....are there any snaps under the bow at the back of the gown?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

cross posted with Jody

 

[laurenm]

Okay, my train's between my legs.
Duh, yep, there are several (very discrete!) hooks along the waist and the snaps are under the bow.
Thanks so much. It looked a bit Pope like otherwise!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Golly the VFG ladies are on the ball today! You won't be the first person to think a train (or detachable skirt) was a cape

Another vote for '60s, early to mid I'm thinking.

 

[Midge]

Just though the same. Would vote for early 60s too.

Karin