Black Velvet Taffeta Sash Party Cocktail Dress by Givenchy 1930s wedding gown The jacket was measured across

The jacket was measured across and doubled : 38" bust / 38" waist/ 23" length/ 16" across shoulders inside seams/ 2" sleeve length

I think that's called understated elegance

no noticeable areas where sequins are missing upon my inspection but may have lost a few during the dance parties I’m sure this item was a part of

almost unnoticeable

40s Couture Beaded Dress w/ Belt

Black Velvet Taffeta Sash Party Cocktail Dress by Givenchy 1930s wedding gown The jacket was measured across1980s GIVENCHY COUTURE TAFFETA VELVET PARTY EVENING DRESS TIMELESS ICONIC VINTAGE DESIGN GLAMOROUS GORGEOUS EXCELLENT DESIGNER VINTAGE INVESTMENT PIECE TIMELESS GIVENCHY EXQUISITE SILHOUETTE SASH BELT CAN TIE IN FRONT OR BACK EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION READY TO WEAR FRANCE SIZE 40 US MEDIUM CHEST 38 WAIST 32 HIPS 42 LENGTH 40