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Golden Age Backless Black Satin Halter Plunge Gown with Trumpet Hem - M-L, 1930s
$1,500
£1,126.84
€1,299.43
CA$2,081.45
A$2,312.95
CHF 1,212.01
MX$28,364.15
NOK 15,458.45
SEK 14,542.75
DKK 9,698.41
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Your "go-to" formal event gown, guaranteed to bring Rita Hayworth-level glamour every time. This one has everything: basic black color, heavyweight (and figure-friendly) slipper satin and dramatic hemline flare, all in a hard-to-find larger size.
Backless tea-length mermaid gown with halter V neckline. Bodice features rear metal zipper closure with top hook and loop; shirred halter neck is continuous with no closure present. Front and rear princess seams for poured-on fit to knee, then 5 massive godets create extreme mermaid flare from knee to hemline. Completely hand finished and fully lined in silk.
fabric: slipper satin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: excellent
measurements:
halter: 28” from underarm around neck to opposite underarm
bust: 42”
waist: 32”
hips: 42”
length: 54” from back of neck, 43” from underarm
sweep: 42” at knee, 288” at hemline
hem: 1 ½”
label: no label present
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size M-L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 54 in (137.16 cm)
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Material Notes:Super-heavyweight satin; completely hand-finished.
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0811.09.3331stDibs: LU86433402173
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