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J Magnin Sleeveless Green Crystal Watercolor Mini Shift Dress – M, 1960s

$395
£302
€347.84
CA$553.52
A$617.95
CHF 323.80
MX$7,564.30
NOK 4,112.21
SEK 3,877.29
DKK 2,595.98

About the Item

Despite its whisper weight chiffon, this eye-catching shift packs a wallop thanks to a shower of green gemstones and a modern green watercolor print. Perfect for warm spring and summer days when polish is a priority. Sleeveless surplice bodice shift dress with gathered shoulders, waist and faux wrap skirt pleat at left thigh; gemstone studded modesty panel and 2” inset waistband. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and eye and two additional hooks and eyes at rear waist. Fully lined in green silk chiffon. fabric: silk chiffon, crystals noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: good with one area of fragility at right front bodice near underarm (see photo) measurements: neckline opening: 11” drop: 7” from shoulder to top edge of modesty panel bust: 38” waist: 28” hips: to 42” bodice length: 16” from shoulder to bottom of waistband; 8” from underarm skirt length: 21” from bottom of waistband to hem total length: 37” from shoulder; 29” from underarm sweep: 42” with front pleat closed; 50” when open hem: 1 ½” label: Abe Schrader / Joseph Magnin size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 37 in (93.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Shift (In the Style Of)
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  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with one area of fragility at right front bodice near underarm (see photo).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.2601stDibs: LU864321852402

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