A B O U T

This exquisite 1950s cocktail dress by Adele Simpson embodies the designer’s reputation for elegance and sophistication. Crafted in a sumptuous silk with a richly textured flocked velvet floral motif, the dress showcases a striking interplay of deep crimson and black against a luminous rose-red ground. The fabric is both dramatic and tactile, lending the piece a couture-like quality.  

The silhouette is quintessential of the New Look era, with a fitted bodice, wide, sculpted neckline with cap-style shoulders, and a cinched natural waistline that gives way to a full, mid-calf skirt designed for movement and graceful volume. The dress fastens with a metal zipper at the back and is meticulously seamed for structure and fit. The interior is fully lined in silk. The waist line is gored allowing the skirt to flair out beautifully from the waist. Truly stunning on and in excellent condition. 

*Adele Simpson, one of America’s leading designers of the mid-20th century, was celebrated for her ability to bring Paris-inspired sophistication to American ready-to-wear. Known for her refined use of textiles and impeccable tailoring, Simpson’s designs offered a balance of glamour and practicality, appealing to the fashionable woman of the postwar era.

M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust: up to 34"

Waist: up to 27” 

Hips: open 

Length from top of shoulder to hem: 44” 

Fits like a small 

Label: Adele Simpson 

Material: silk, velvet 

Condition: overall excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. Wears and presents beautifully. 

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All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34"; waist: 23").


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