Vintage 1960s Beaded Black Shift Cheongsam Dress with Orange Beaded Trim - Small

Vintage black crepe cheongsam qipao style sleeveless shift midi knee-length dress from the 1960s Embellished mandarin style stand-up collar and front slit Contrast trim in orange crepe with gold and black cord rope and aurora borealis crystal rhinestone sewn-on beads Fully lined Metal lapped zipper at centre back with two hook and eye closures at collar back French darts on front bodice Labeled: “A Dress Town Original” Also includes a union label Overall very good vintage condition. Some minor loss to beads/trim; slight tearing at interior collar back; some shininess to crepe; some very minor fraying at slit; moderate discolouration at underarms; appears that back contour darts have been removed. All as seen in photos. Size: Roughly a size small Garment measurements (taken flat): Armpit to armpit: 18.5 inches Shoulders: 15.5 inches Sleeves (from underarm side seam): inches Length (from back collar to hem): 38 inches Waist: 17 inches Hips: 19 inches Width at hem: 20 inches Slit length: 6 inches Trim width: 1.5 inches Bundle and save! Smoke and pet free home Retro, pin-up, pinup, 1960’s, 60s, 60’s, mod, noir, Asian, oriental, chinoiserie, LBD