60’s Cocktail Dress Gold Sheath with Bow 80s knit coat Slightly pleated at the waist

Slightly pleated at the waist and bottom of legs

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-Center back zipper closure

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The pants button at the waist and have a slit at the ankles

60’s Cocktail Dress Gold Sheath with Bow 80s knit coat Slightly pleated at the waistThis classic mid century cocktail dress in goldenrod yellow dates from the early 1960s. The lightweight gold fabric has slubbed texture, similar to shantung, and is probably acetate or an acetate blend (definitely manmade fibers, not silk). The fitted bodice has darts for shaping, a sweetheart neckline, and cap sleeves. A narrow band of piping trims the waist seam. Below, the straight skirt also has darts, at the front and back hip, along with a