60s Vintage Tiffany Blue Brocade Formal Dress Audrey Evening Gown Small VFG
A lovely and elegant Ice Princess of an evening dress! I believe this dress is 1960s vintage. The fitted princess seamed bodice features a bateau neckline in front that scoops lower in the back. The long skirt has shaping darts, but the fullness is created with inverted pleats. The dress is fully lined, and extra body is added at the hem with synthetic horsehair braid.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 36" | 91.5 |
| Waist | 25" | 63.5 |
| Hips | 56" | 142 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam | 15.75" | 40 |
| Skirt length | 45" | 114 |
| Sweep | 96" | 244 |
FABRIC/COLORS: A gorgeous brocade with a woven pattern of roses in pale aqua against a white background. Fiber burn test suggests rayon. The dress is fully lined in a pale blue acetate-type fabric.
TAGS: No tags. I believe this was custom sewn, at a good skill level.
CLOSURES: A long nylon Talon zipper in back
CONDITION: The original maker tried to get every bit of length out of the skirt, and didn't leave enough seam allowance. Over time, the hem edge has frayed in multiple areas - see closeup. If you are willing to shorten the skirt by an inch, the fray will be gone. There is also some minor seam stress at one sideseam, and at the zipper just above the waist - see closeups.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.