J PETERMAN vintage full length velvet sleeveless sheath

This is J PETERMAN at its vintage finest: gorgeous full length velvet sheath in a rich burgundy color. Sleeveless with darts at bust. Back slit at bottom of dress. Top part of dress is solid velvet, bottom portion is a beautiful burnout velvet pattern, a bit art deco in style. Overall feeling is of a 1920s dress suitable for Lady Mary at a Downton Abbey dinner party! Size marked is a 6- true 6, not “vanity sizing”. Fit is tight starting at waist through tummy, flaring off Shell : 76% rayon 24% silk Lining is 100% silk Dry clean Approximate measurements: taken on a flat surface, not stretched: Length from shoulder seam: 52” Back slit length: 18” Bust: 18” flat- approximately 35/36 around Waist: 16” flat- but with lining and fitted style- would at most fit 28” waist and flat stomach..,