60s lilli diamond hot pink crepe sheath dress - rhinestone buttons

the look

a 1960s lilli diamond sheath dress in hot pink crepe, with a soft funnel neckline, long fitted sleeves and princess seams that shape it close through the waist and hips. the sparkle is in the details: three rhinestone ball buttons on loops at each cuff, and three more at each side vent of the hem. it still carries its script lilli diamond california label and the original paper store ticket. lilli diamond was the label of al diamond, who named it for his wife, and it became known for glamorous cocktail dresses sold through exclusive shops and department stores, at its height in the 1950s and early 60s. this one is clean and simple, with just enough shine.

details

• era: 1960s
• designer: lilli diamond
• origin: usa
• design: long-sleeve sheath dress in hot pink crepe with a stand-away funnel neckline, princess seams, set-in sleeves and a back metal zipper. three rhinestone ball buttons on fabric loops at each cuff and at each side hem vent. lined. original lilli diamond california label and paper store ticket, style 311, size 4. materials and percentages - content tag not present, fiber content unknown; likely rayon or acetate crepe based on comparable 1960s lilli diamond dresses
• condition: excellent: crepe bright and clean, rhinestone buttons intact
• size & fit: tagged size 4. best modern fit estimate is women's xs, approximately us 2-4 depending on desired ease. fitted through the bust, waist and hips with a slim straight skirt. shown on a dress form measuring 17 in shoulders, 35 in bust, 30.5 in underbust, 25 in waist and 35 in hips.
• flat measurements: bust 17 in flat, waist 14 in flat, hips 18 in flat, shoulder 14.5 in, sleeve 22.5 in, length 39.5 in