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1960s Fantasy Tweed Couture Maxi Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Detail

$1,375
£1,051.26
€1,210.84
CA$1,926.80
A$2,151.09
CHF 1,127.14
MX$26,331.42
NOK 14,314.66
SEK 13,496.90
DKK 9,036.62
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About the Item

This elegant, fantasy tweed dress was couture-made in the 1960s. Fantasy tweed is a multi-colour tweed woven to a highly distinct pattern from clashing fibres of different fabrics. In the case of this stunning gown, the tweed has a background of vibrant gold metallic thread with fluffy angora wool in chalk pink and mint green stitched across its surface. This results in a highly tactile handle to the cloth and a fascinating level of detail up-close. The cut of this dress is unusual; the silhouette is graceful with a wide, body-skimming empire-line cut. The skirt falls to the ankle. There is a very wide-neckline and a cut-out detail atop little cap-sleeves which creates an off-shoulder effect. The shoulders and sleeves are each topped with a pretty, gold grosgrain bow. This dress is fully lined in taupe silk and fastens at the back of the neck with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye clasp. This piece is in excellent vintage condition with no issues - it looks barely worn. Due to its age and the fact that it is couture-made, there are no labels present in the dress, so please double-check our measurements below carefully. The fabric has no stretch. We estimate a good fit for sizes up to a UK 12-14 or US 8-10. MEASUREMENTS BUST - 38 in. (97 cm) WAIST - 33 in. (84 cm) HIP - 44 in. (112 cm) LENGTH - 51 in. (130 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 51 in (129.54 cm)Marked Size: 12, 14 (UK)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 33 in (83.82 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)
  • Style:
    1960s (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU55024258492

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