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Ben Reig Black Draped Illusion-Shoulder Keyhole Cocktail Dress – M, 1930s

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Despite its modest silhouette and demure draping, this ladylike frock remains mischievous thanks to a lace illusion shoulder and side-ruching that cups the derrière. A keyhole back reveals a glimpse more skin for even more allure. Round neck cocktail dress with short lace flutter sleeves and half-lace draped surplice bodice; draped bodice panel forms swagged front skirt peplum and is trimmed down full length in lace. Left side metal zipper closure and keyhole back with 4 covered buttons at rear neck; belt loops and matching self-covered belt. Unlined. fabric: rayon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline: 18” circumference (fully buttoned) shoulders: 14 ½” flutter sleeve: 7 ¾” from shoulder, underarms open bust: to 40” waist: 32” hips: 39” length: 46” from shoulder, 38” from underarm sweep: 59” belt: 30” long x 1” wide; adjustable from 24” – 26 ½” label: label removed, but belt labeled Ben Reig size: no size tag present besides belt, marked size 12; dress comparable to modern size medium
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    Marked Size: none; comparable to size medium (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 39 in (99.06 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 46 in (116.84 cm)
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regengy (Of the Period)
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  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.1991stDibs: LU864311526162
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