50s Party Dress with Popover Jacket Vintage 60s Long Gown Blue Green Brocade Carol Brent VFG 80s I think this is a

I think this is a synthetic/cotton blend

aka "patio" dress

ending about 8" below the waist

There is a union label in the skirt for ILGWU/AFL-CIO that was used between 1955 and 1963

50s Party Dress with Popover Jacket Vintage 60s Long Gown Blue Green Brocade Carol Brent VFG 80s I think this is aA late 1950s to early 1960s evening dress with popover top in that striking combination of blue and green that was so trendy then. The brocade weave is a stylized hibiscus it is intricate but not fussy. The scoop neck bodice is fitted with darts and has spaghetti straps. The set in waist is accented with self fabric cording. The floor length skirt is deeply pleated at the waist, and has a bit of a sculptural effect due to the structured lining. The