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Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s

About the Item

An Audrey Hepburn style stunner, this Givenchy-inspired dress features handmade Spanish lace cut from an enormous mantilla and meticulously hand sewn to a black tulle ground. The lace’s pattern is dense at the bodice, diffuses at the waist and intensifies toward the hem to resemble the falling petals of a flower, which complements the dress’s “Corolle” silhouette. Sleeveless party dress with plunging front and rear neckline and pleated drop waist; front and rear princess seams. Sweeping full skirt gathered at drop waist; scalloped lace hem and free-hanging black taffeta underskirt. Left metal zipper closure with top hook and eye; bodice fully lined in black silk taffeta. Hand made in France. fabric: silk taffeta, Spanish lace noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: good with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos) measurements: neckline opening: 11 ½” across neckline drop: 6” (front), 8 ½” (back) shoulders: 15” from outer shoulder edge to edge (straps 2” wide) bust: 32” underbust / ribcage: 27” natural waist: 25” drop waist: 34” bodice length: 21” from shoulder, 14 ½” from underarm to drop waist seam hips: 40” skirt length: 18” from drop waist seam total length: 39” from shoulder; 32 ½” from underarm sweep: 160” (taffeta underskirt), 180” (lace overskirt) label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra small

Dimensions:

Marked Size: none; comparable to size XS (US)Bust: 32 in (81.28 cm)Waist: 25 in (63.5 cm)Hip: 40 in (101.6 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 39 in (99.06 cm)

Style:

New Look (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Fair - good condition with a few areas of yellow discoloration at front waist and hem, and light perspiration stains (see photos).

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0320.09.0031stDibs: LU864315621672

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