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Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
About the Item
An Audrey Hepburn style stunner, this Givenchy-inspired dress features handmade Spanish lace cut from an enormous mantilla and meticulously hand sewn to a black tulle ground. The lace’s pattern is dense at the bodice, diffuses at the waist and intensifies toward the hem to resemble the falling petals of a flower, which complements the dress’s “Corolle” silhouette.
Sleeveless party dress with plunging front and rear neckline and pleated drop waist; front and rear princess seams. Sweeping full skirt gathered at drop waist; scalloped lace hem and free-hanging black taffeta underskirt. Left metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; bodice fully lined in black silk taffeta. Hand made in France.
fabric: silk taffeta, Spanish lace
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: good with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos)
measurements:
neckline opening: 11 ½” across
neckline drop: 6” (front), 8 ½” (back)
shoulders: 15” from outer shoulder edge to edge (straps 2” wide)
bust: 32”
underbust / ribcage: 27”
natural waist: 25”
drop waist: 34”
bodice length: 21” from shoulder, 14 ½” from underarm to drop waist seam
hips: 40”
skirt length: 18” from drop waist seam
total length: 39” from shoulder; 32 ½” from underarm
sweep: 160” (taffeta underskirt), 180” (lace overskirt)
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small
- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 25 in (63.5 cm)Hip: 40 in (101.6 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 39 in (99.06 cm)
- Style:New Look (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fair - good condition with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos).
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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