Vintage 1970's? Mermaid Dress with Embroidery and High Slit Its giving main character! Steal the spotlight with this gorgeous mermaid style embroidered gown. It features a high slit and dangling beads. It has a multi layer construction with a satin under layer. the back features a white zipper with pearls down the edge. All embroidery seems to be hand tacked. There are 2 thin straps and 2 brown beaded straps that seem to do a criss cross on the back. [could be wrong as I have not worn it] *This is a small piece* I struggled to get a measurement pit to Pit because of the construction. Bust - 27-28 in Hips 28-30 in I'm labeling it an XS There is NO stretch to this piece.