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1980s Travilla Purple Velvet Strapless Dress With Detached Sleeves
$895

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This is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from William Travilla from the 1980's! We are fortunate to have had another one of these dresses that we sold a while back, that doesn't happen very often! This incredible strapless purple velvet dress has a sweetheart bust line and detached sleeve. It's hard to show on the mannequin, because the arms are so smal, but on a person, the sleeves form a point at the top near the shoulders. The dress has a back slit and is such a great piece to add to anyone's wardrobe! We estimate it to be a modern day size 8.
Bust: 38"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 42"
Length from top of bust: 36"
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- DimensionsBust: 38 in. (96.52 cm)Waist: 30 in. (76.2 cm)Hip: 42 in. (106.68 cm)
- Place of OriginUnited States
- Period
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationPortland, OR
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- Shipping$70 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 7-9 days. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Portland, OR
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