Vintage 60s Modest Organza Formal Gown Prom Dress XS Piccione Alfred Angelo VFG
This is such a pretty formal dress, perfect for a special occasion. It makes me think of debutantes and ingenues of all types - especially in situations where a more modest look is desired. The dress is sleeveless with a gently scooped neckline. The empire-waist bodice is covered in front with curling swirls of gathered chiffon - hard to describe, so please look at the closeup photo. The wide waistband is covered by a pleated satin cummerbund in the palest of pink - a self-fabric 3-D rose sets it off midback. The full organza skirt is softly pleated in front and gathered in back. A 7" deep ruffle skims near the skirt hem in front, then curves up to the waist on both sides in back before curving back down to the hem at the center back, creating a sort of soft bustle effect. There is a knee-length nylon net crinoline sewn-in for extra fullness.
SIZE: No size label, but this is an extra small - I could not close the zipper at Josephine's waist.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 34" | 85.25 |
| Empire waist | 25" | 63.5 |
| Natural waist | 22" | 56 |
| Hips | 66" | 166 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam to natural waist | 14.5" | 37 |
| Skirt length | 40: | 101.5 |
| Sweep of underskirt | 106" | 269 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The dress is white with pastel pink. The primary fabric is organza - fiber burn test suggests polyester, or possible nylon. The underdress is an acetate-type fabric, and the innermost knee length crinoline is nylon net.
TAGS: Formals by Fred Piccione, Division of Alfred Angelo Inc. The dress also has the union tag used between 1963 and 1974.
CLOSURES: A long metal zipper in back, with hook & eye at the top.
CONDITION: Excellent. No stains, holes, tears, odors 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.