1950s 7 way dress. RARE! w 26” Navy metallic beadwork

metallic beadwork

Color: Gold

Rare deadstock Mandalay satin gown in a rich deep burgundy wine hue with dramatic open-back halter silhouette and plunging keyhole front detail

they were made from fabrics imported from Africa often from wax print They are a wide

Designed with a deep V-neckline

1950s 7 way dress. RARE! w 26” Navy metallic beadwork"Lucky 7 dress" or the 7 way dress were popularized in the late 50s and sold to tourists in Nassau, Bahamas, they were made from fabrics imported from Africa often from wax print They are a wide, darted fitted scarf band attached to a high waisted full skirt, and can be wrapped around the body in numerous ways and styles measurements waist 26 waist 48 length of skirt 48 details no label only issue is the button hole at the waist has loose hand sewn