Rendered in the softest shade of Ballerina pink satin, this original 1960's evening dress, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection.
The high mandarin style collar, draws in along the nape with concealed press studs. The simple shoulder line, sets off the sleeveless cut, and elegant blouson design of the bodice, which draws in along the waistline, beneath a matching wide satin belt, which can be worn tied to the front as shown, or wrapped around and tied along the back.The cinched in waistline, is set off by gathered pleats which radiate from the waist seam along the drape of the skirt-line, completing this piece in a timeless and ethereal design. Finished with satin covered button fastenings along the backline. This dress is fully lined in rayon. rounded neckline is accented by a cowled turn down collar that draws in along the nape with hook and eye fastenings. The elegantly cut bodice boasts a sleeveless cut that joins the collar and is accented by a central key hole feature along the décolletage . The empire line cut, is set off by a pointed central seam beneath the bust-line from which small gathered pleats radiate upwards along the bust. The elegant line of the dress skims the silhouette, whilst showcasing the sumptuous velvet finish. The velvet fabric has a certain amount of stretch to it from below to bust-line to the hemline. This dress is lined along the top of the bodice
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: up to 36 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 56 inches
Waist: up to 26 inches
Hips: up to 54 inches
Size: UK 8 US 4
Label: Bonwit Teller, Mollie Parnis Boutique, New York
Closures: This dress fastens along the nape with 3 press studs, 6 covered satin buttons, 1 hook and eye and an internal 23 inch plastic zip.
Condition: This dress is in good but not perfect vintage condition.Light age mark along the front of the neckline to the collar. Very gentle foxing along the left hand side yoke . A scattering of age marks along the left hand side of the front of the skirt line,these are well concealed within the drapes and pleats of the dress. A small age mark along the back right hand side of the bodice and shoulder blade height. Light age marks along the back right hand side and left hand side of the skirt line, again these are well concealed within the drape and not apparent when the dress is being worn. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the product description . This piece has been printed accordingly.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned
Fabric: Satin, Silk, Rayon Lined bodice
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.
Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
