VTG Express Silk Cocktail Dress 7/8* 5/6 50s Style Strapless Black Goth Fairy

Vintage Glamour in this beautiful Express cocktail dress with 50s-inspired design. Crafted from 100% pure silk with a unique diamond-patterned texture in the fabric. This dress features a structured, strapless bodice and a voluminous A-line skirt that creates a classic, feminine silhouette. Perfect for a goth-fairy aesthetic, a formal event, or a vintage-inspired evening look. Circa Y2k 90s. Product Details: * Brand: Express (Vintage)  * Size: Tagged 7/8 (Vintage sizing runs small; fits more like a modern 4 or Juniors 5/6. Please refer to measurements.) * Material: 100% Silk Shell; Acetate and Polyester linings * Color: Midnight Black * Features: Strapless, hidden side zipper, structured bodice, and a full skirt with a mesh-enhanced under-lining for extra volume. * Factory ID 11701: This is a specific internal tracking code for the factory that produced this batch of silk garments. During the late 80s and throughout the 90s, Express (then "Compagnie Internationale EXPRESS") moved into silks and "luxe" fabrics. The style of this tracking tag—specifically the font and the way it is separate from the main brand tag—is characteristic of Express production from 1996 to 2002. Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The original belt is missing; however, I have included a length of black velvet ribbon that coordinates with the silk and can be tied through the side loops, or use your own belt, or no belt.