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Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dance Dress w 35' Sweep - M, 1950s

About the Item

One look at this dress’s multidirectional bodice draping and it’s easy to see why seven of Chapman’s designs are featured in the Met’s permanent collection; the 35 feet of skirt justify comparisons to Christian Dior. The kind of dress that should only be worn dancing under a full moon to Glenn Miller. Tea length chiffon evening dress with off-shoulder portrait collar neckline and cap sleeves; 12” oversized bow on neckline at left shoulder. Bodice features multidirectional diagonal draping that continues on to sleeves; flexible boning front and back. V-shaped waistline front and back and cascading swirl skirt with rolled hemline. Metal side zipper closure with single hook and eye at top, plus single snap at left underarm; hanging loops. Fully lined in silk. fabric: silk chiffon noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: none condition: very good with one tiny area of chiffon fraying on underside of zipper; invisible when dress is zipped or worn measurements: neckline opening: 16” across shoulders: 19 ½” sleeve: 4” from shoulder, 2 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12” bust: 38” waist: 28” bodice length: 18” from shoulder to lowest waist point; 12” from underarm hips: free skirt length: 27” from lowest waist point total length: 45” from shoulder, 39” from underarm sweep: 428” (chiffon skirt), 143” (lining) label: Ceil Chapman size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
  • Designer:
    Ceil Chapman
  • Brand:
    Ceil Chapman
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 45 in (114.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Portrait Collar (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One tiny area of chiffon fraying on underside of zipper.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0721.13.0051stDibs: LU86434509871