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This is an incredible 1930s vintage evening gown, worthy of the Golden Age of Hollywood. I picture Jean Harlow. The overall silhouette is slinky bias cut, with a vee-neck and crossover bodice in back. Cutting on the bias means the fabric drapes and clings to your curves. Have you ever heard the term "walking away dress"? This dress features a cluster of large self-fabric flowers with micro-pleated petals and ruffled edges along the right side of the waist, extending to below the center of the back and down to the top of the hip. The final touch is a self-fabric swag attached to the left shoulder.
SIZE: No size label. Measurements taken laying flat, but the bias cut means that there is some "give". Keep in mind that you will need to be able to slip the dress on over your head.
Measurements | Inches | Cm |
Bust | 37" | 94 |
Approximate waist | 30" | 76 |
Hips | 41" | 104 |
Dress length from shoulder seam | 54.5" | 138.5 |
Sweep | 164 | 416 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Black satin, in a medium to heavy weight. A fiber burn test suggests rayon, with perhaps a little acetate.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: N/A, the dress slips on over the head.
CONDITION: Amazingly excellent condition. No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
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.