Black *Larger Size* Erté-Style Art Deco Burnout Velvet Backless Gown- M-L, 1930s

Despite its modest silhouette and demure draping, this ladylike frock remains mischievous thanks to a lace illusion shoulder and side-ruching that cups the derrière. A keyhole back reveals a glimpse more skin for even more allure. Round neck cocktail dress with short lace flutter sleeves and half-lace draped surplice bodice; draped bodice panel forms swagged front skirt peplum and is trimmed down full length in lace. Left side metal zipper closure and keyhole back with 4 covered buttons at rear neck; belt loops and matching self-covered belt. Unlined. fabric: rayon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline: 18” circumference (fully buttoned) shoulders: 14 ½” flutter sleeve: 7 ¾” from shoulder, underarms open bust: to 40” waist: 32” hips: 39” length: 46” from shoulder, 38” from underarm sweep: 59” belt: 30” long x 1” wide; adjustable from 24” – 26 ½” label: label removed, but belt labeled Ben Reig...

New, unworn and right off Bottega Veneta’s 2012 runway comes this incomparable illusion dress whose nude shoulders make the dress appear to float unattached on the body. Painstakingly crafted, each piece of the laser-cut silk velvet pattern is sewn individually and perfectly matched to create perfect vertical symmetry on the left and right sides of the dress. Halfway between a Rorschach pattern and branch coral, the dress is a marvel and a walking piece of art. Sleeveless illusion dress with nude net...

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If you had to choose ONE dress to wear for the rest of your life, choose this one. Its universally flattering cut accentuates even the smallest bustline while the swirling skirt (over ten feet!) skims over the hips and falls gracefully to the knee for dramatic movement. And though it is as light, wrinkle-free and sensuous as silk jersey, its easy care fabric means it is machine washable and supremely packable. A wardrobe workhorse, this dress can take you from day to night, Studio 54 to the Ritz Paris, and brunch to boardroom. Long sleeve swing dress with plunging neckline and front and rear princess seams from underarm to hem. Gently gathered inverted “V” seam at bust. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and eye. Unlined. fabric: stretch polyester jersey noteworthy: may be gently hand washed in cool water, drip dry alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: neckline opening: 7 ½” across neckline drop: 6” shoulders: 16 ¼” sleeve: 22 ½” from shoulder, 16 ½” from underarm sleeve circumference: 12” at upper arm, 8” at wrist bust: 38” waist: 29” hips: free length: 40 ½” from shoulder, 33 ½” from underarm sweep: 129” label: Edith Flagg...

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