A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection.
The V shaped neckline of the dress, is accented by gathered and drawn in pleats along the front of the décolletage, which radiate along the bust-line and neckline. The gathered pleats are set off by a central silk tab, which is in turn embellished with two rows of silver claw set rhinestones. The simple shoulder line sets off the short capped sleeves. The fitted bodice, draws the eye to the cinched in waistline which is accented by a matching silk belt, which can be worn tied to the front of the waistline, or along the back. The drape of the skirt-line, is set off by box pleats along either side of the front of the waist-seam, which create the illusion of a central inverted pleat, whilst creating effortless drape along the silhouette.
Label: Du Barry
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: 36 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 41 inches
Waist: up to 28 inches
Neckline to End of Sleeve: 11 inches
Hips: up to 46 inches
Shoulder to Waist: 17 inches
Size: UK 10 US 6
Closures: This dress fastens along the side seam with a 10 inch concealed metal zip.
Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Two small pin hole along the pleated gathers of the left hand side of the bust-line. A very faint water mark along the right hand side armpit and the left. A small pin hole along the top of the left hand side shoulder. A small pin sized grey dot along the right hand side of the bodice just below the rhinestone embellished tab. These minor details are in no way apparent when the dress is being worn. Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the condition report.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned
Fabric: Silk, claw set rhinestones.
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.
