Ceil Chapman Black Cocktail Dress with Draped Detail Size Small

This Ceil Chapman dress is composed of a black crepe. Features darting, gathering, and rouching throughout with center back zipper. Excellent design. **Please cross-reference m...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features center a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition...

A chic black jersey cocktail dress by Joseph Ribkoff. The dress has gatherine on ghte left hand side , and a 2'' slit . It is unlined.

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...