An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's cream shantung silk dress accented by turquoise and coral coloured cabochons beadwork and trailing gold soutache embroidery, is just the piece to add to your cocktail wardrobe.
The rounded neckline is framed by a raised mandarin style collar, which draws together along the nape with two hook and eyes. The neckline and collar are decorated with turquoise and coral coloured cabochons beads, surrounded my gold braided soutache embroidery and accented by scattered claw set silver rhinestones. The beadwork is framed by gold soutache braiding in a notched rounded bib design. The simple shoulder line of the dress, sets off the short length inset sleeves. The elegant cut is accented by Princess seams which run from either shoulder seam down to the hemline, drawing the eye to the drawn in waistline which is accented by a matching silk back belt, which fastens with three silk covered button and loop fastenings. Finished with 2 front pockets along the hipline and a gentle A line silhouette. This dress is lined in cotton.
Label: Gino Charles
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: 36 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 37.5 inches
Waist: up to 32 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 7.5 inches
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches
Size: UK 12 US 8
Closures: This dress fastens along the back with a 20.5 plastic zip and two hook and loops
Condition: This dress is in good but not perfect vintage condition. Very faint and gentle yellowing to the shantung silk along each armpit. A small pin sized age mark along the front left hand side of the waistline area . Three light age marks along the left hand side of the skirt line, along the Princess seam. Three small age marks along the central bottom part of the hemline 4 inches above hem edge. One turquoise cabochons missing along the left hand side shoulder line. Two small age marks along the back left hand side of the skirt line. A very light and faint rub mark to the silk along the back right hand side Princess seam, below the armpit. This appears as a very faint shade of pink. This details are not overly apparent when the dress is being worn, but visible upon closer inspection. Please refer to the photographs, as they form part of the condition report. This dress has been priced accordingly.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Raw Silk, Cabochons, gold braiding, soutache embroidery, cotton lined,
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.
