Three Dresses, Two Black, One Floral Print, 1930s-50s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black net lace and bias-cut satin mermaid dress with stand collar, circular frog closures, long sleeves, and left side closure.
Unlabeled
The exact date of this first dress remains uncertain. It contains various elements from 1930's design and is very well made, yet the style is difficult to date exactly. The dress would have originally been worn with a slip, which is no longer connected to this dress.

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 30.5"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 33"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE SECOND
Taupe, blue, and lavender floral printed chiffon wrap top dress with tiered flounce sleeves and different fabric waist ties.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 43.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 22"

THE THIRD
Black ribbed dress with black velvet sleeves and built in faux sailor collar, center front bodice closure and asymmetrical button wrap skirt. The sleeves have a Charles James quality.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 39"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31"