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Akira Pink Cocktail Dress with Oversize Jewel Cummerbund Bow – M, 1980s

$550
£423.10
€491.09
CA$775.63
A$868.84
CHF 456.34
MX$10,564.79
NOK 5,778.82
SEK 5,485.65
DKK 3,665.23

About the Item

Though it’s almost a half century old, this cocktail dress—with its oversize front bow, puffed shoulders and cinched waist—could have walked off the spring runway. It is a perfect mother-of-the-bride dress, brunch frock or cocktail dress with extraordinary sparkle and brilliant color. Long sleeve cocktail dress with plunging front neckline, puffed shoulders, tapered sleeves and wide taffeta cummerbund waist; oversize center waist bow with pavé rhinestone “knot.” Front nylon zipper closure with 1 ½” rhinestone zipper pull; three metal tabs and hidden snaps beneath secure bow to dress front. Hand-finished zipper, hem and wrists; piped neckline and front kick pleat. Fully lined in pink acetate. fabric: silk crêpe, acetate, silk taffeta, rhinestones noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: removed oversize shoulder pads, but will be included in purchase condition: excellent with one area of very light abrasion at right hip measurements: neckline opening: 7” across neckline plunge: 9” from shoulder shoulder: 14 ¾” sleeve: 25 ½” from shoulder, 17” from underarm sleeve circumference: 16” at upper arm, 9” at wrist bust: 40” waist: 28” hips: 44” length: 38” from shoulder; 30” from underarm sweep: 117” (kick pleat open) kick pleat: 15” cummerbund: 3” wide x 28” around front bow: 13” wide x 10” tall hem: 2” label: Akira size: vintage size 12; comparable to modern size medium
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 12; comparable to size medium (US)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One area of very light abrasion at right hip.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0411.16.0041stDibs: LU864311589702

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