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Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003

$575
£439.62
€506.35
CA$805.75
A$899.55
CHF 471.35
MX$11,011.32
NOK 5,986.13
SEK 5,644.16
DKK 3,778.95
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About the Item

Ideally suited for a gal with a long waist, this zinger of a party dress “poufs” abruptly where the skirt meets the bodice for a dramatic tabletop skirt effect. Endless yards of tulle make the dress look like lime cotton candy. Strapless prom dress with straight cut bodice and slightly curved dropped waist. Lace princess bodice features flexible boning around full circumference and fixed self rose at left front hip; full circle skirt with two taffeta underslips (one trimmed in crinoline) and double tulle outer skirt. Center back zipper closure with top hook and eye; hanging loops. Fully lined in lime taffeta. fabric: lace, taffeta, tulle noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly repaired one 1 ¾” loss in outer tulle skirt layer condition: very good with above repair measurements: bust: 31” underbust / rib cage: 28” waist: 26” bodice length: 11” – 13 ½” hips: free skirt length: 31” total length: 42” from underarm sweep: 180” (outer tulle layers), 140” (middle taffeta layer), 88” (taffeta lining) label: Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax size: vintage size 5/6; comparable to modern size small
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 42 in (106.68 cm)Marked Size: 5-6; comparable to size small (US)Bust: 31 in (78.74 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Ballerina (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Invisibly repaired one 1 ¾” loss in outer tulle skirt layer.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0130.09.0031stDibs: LU864311684572

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