Fabulous! Vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in raspberry pink-red taffeta with large rhinestone buttons on the bodice. Fit and flare shape with a scalloped cutaway double layer skirt. 3/4 sleeves with ruched cuffs and a back metal zipper. Not lined. In very good condition, there a few faint water spots on one shoulder and hidden in the shirt. See last photo.
No tags. This may have been home sewn. Please refer to the garment measurements listed below, taken while laying flat and doubled where appropriate.
Bust - 40 inches (101.6 cm)
Waist - 28 inches (71.12 cm)
Hips - Free
Length - 46 inches (116.84 cm)
Shoulders across back, seam to seam - 16 inches (40.64 cm)
Sleeve length - 19 inches (48.26 cm)