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Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
$500
£384.13
€441.36
CA$703.31
A$790.14
CHF 412.85
MX$9,644.02
NOK 5,241.98
SEK 4,934.22
DKK 3,293.61
About the Item
Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an Andalusian flamenco dress thanks to its 22 ½ foot skirt and sequined ruffles. Accessorize with castanets and Paco de Lucia.
Off-shoulder taffeta ball gown with 4” sequin ribbon cape collar and matching peplum; dress may be worn on or off shoulders due to elastic shoulder band. Front and rear princess seams at bodice; gentle train at skirt rear. Rear metal half zipper closure, plus hooks and eyes at peplum ends. Unlined.
fabric: nylon taffeta
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: replaced elastic shoulder band
condition: good with a scattering of small holes on skirt front (see photos); nearly invisible due to volume of skirt fabric.
measurements:
neckline opening: to 11”
collar / peplum: 4”
bust: 33” max
waist: 24”
bodice length: 16” from shoulder, 8 ½” from underarm
hips: free
skirt length: 37” at shortest – 40” at longest
total length: 53” – 56” from shoulder
sweep: 270”
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size extra extra small
- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; compare to size XXS (US)Bust: 33 in (83.82 cm)Waist: 24 in (60.96 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 56 in (142.24 cm)
- Style:Flamenco (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition 700with a scattering of small holes on skirt front (see photos); nearly invisible due to volume of skirt fabric.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0811.09.3421stDibs: LU864321579562
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