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Oleg Cassini Glam Black Beaded Illusion Power Gown with Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

$750
£573.41
€660.46
CA$1,050.98
A$1,173.32
CHF 614.80
MX$14,362.59
NOK 7,807.99
SEK 7,361.95
DKK 4,929.07

About the Item

A power gown that goes "all in" on 1980s details, from wide shoulder pads to a trumpet skirt to a drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you stop (even though no one did back then). 80s power gown of beaded black illusion lace. Bodice features banded neckline, padded puff shoulders and inverted “V” drop waist; taffeta trumpet skirt from drop waist to hem. Heavily beaded lace with swinging beaded “fringe”, sequin flower motif and hanging beaded “stamens”; unlined at chest and arms but lined from bust to waist to resemble a strapless dress beneath. Rear zipper closure with top hook and eye and snap at rear band neck; free flowing skirt lining and lightly padded bust. fabric: rayon, nylon, acetate (exclusive of decoration) noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline: 14 ½” circumference x 1 ½” tall shoulders: 15 ½” sleeve: 23” from shoulder, 17 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 16” at upper arm, 8” at cuff bust: 36” waist: 28” hips: 38” length: 52” from shoulder, 42” from underarm sweep: 105” (dress), 74” (lining) label: Black Tie (Oleg Cassini bridge line) / made by He-Ro Industries, Inc. size: vintage size 10; comparable to modern size small
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    Marked Size: vintage 10; comparable to size S (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 52 in (132.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Illusion (In the Style Of)
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  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1025.09.0221stDibs: LU86434122063

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