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Ceil Chapman Navy Chiffon Portrait Collar Dress with Shoulder Bow - Med, 1950s

$1,250
£957.97
€1,101.02
CA$1,755.69
A$1,964.94
CHF 1,028.57
MX$23,870.42
NOK 13,060.28
SEK 12,324.61
DKK 8,215.56

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
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  • 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)
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  • 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

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