Vintage 60s Joskes Bridal Couture Mod Wedding Gown Chiffon Train Beaded S M

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Vintage 60s Joskes Bridal Couture Mod Wedding Gown Chiffon Train Beaded S M. This ethereal dress features a mid-weight inner lining veiled by a sweeping, sheer chiffon overlay. A hidden back zipper and hook-and-eye closures at the neck and cuffs complete the mid-century tailoring. Vintage 60s wedding gown, originally retailed at the legendary Joske's department store in Texas under the "Bridal Couture LTD." label. This ethereal dress features a mid-weight inner lining veiled by a sweeping, sheer chiffon overlay. The true masterpiece of this gown is the intricate, heavy hand-beading of faux pearls and crystals that encrust the high collar and the sleeve cuffs. The front panel is adorned with delicate, pearl-centered floral appliqués, while the back features a dramatic, sweeping 80-inch Watteau-style train that falls from the shoulders. A hidden back zipper and hook-and-eye closures at the neck and cuffs complete the mid-century tailoring. DETAILS: + Brand: Bridal Couture LTD. / Joske's (Authentic 1960s Vintage Texas Label) + Size: Unmarked (Fits like a modern S/M) + Material: Unmarked (Feels like a sheer chiffon overlay over a mid-weight polyester/acetate lining) + Notable Details: Heavy crystal beaded high collar and sleeve cuffs; pearl-centered floral appliqués on the front chiffon; dramatic 80" sheer back train; back zipper closure; hook-and-eye closures at neck and cuffs. + Condition: Fair Vintage + Flaw Disclosure: Few scattered stains/spots, holes in the chiffon near the bottom hem, and wear/small holes at the shoulder tops from long-term hanger storage. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS (Full Circumference): + Bust: 34" + Waist: 29" + Hips: 38" + Front Length: 56" + Back Train Length: 80" + Bottom Opening: 60" + Sleeve: 23" #VintageWeddingDress #60sFashion #ModBridal #Joskes #VintageBridal