Petal bodice gown...date??

Is this one late 50's?? Taffeta fabric, rear metal zipper, fabulous bust detailing...I've been calling it a petal bodice.

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Thanks for looking!
Bonnie

 

I don't know what that neckline is called but petal sounds appropriate. I think it is 50s. Love the color with the aqua contrast. <p>I think the waistline is called a basque with the vee falling two to three inches below the natural waistline. <p>Could you put a petticoat underneath or do you feel that it should fall naturally?

 

I know how to make them, but I don't think we ever called them anything other than fabric petals.

Pretty dress - very Spring/ Summery.

Late 50s works for me, and a petticoat could be nice- but not too full of one.

Hollis

 

Thanks all! Petal bodice it shall be called!

Actually I do have a not too full petticoat underneath, but it doesn't give that much of an effect due to the fullness of the skirt. I think my long fuller petticoat would be too poofy for this dress.