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Werlé Beverly Hills Dove Gray Bib-Front Ballerina Dress - Medium, 1950s
$1,950
About
Though his designs do not enjoy the name recognition as those of Dior or Balmain, Daniel Werlé created breathtaking clothing for Hollywood actresses like Barbara Stanwyk, Gloria Swanson and Loretta Young. His commitment to exacting details, unusual shapes and fine materials is reflected in this exquisite ballerina dress, whose softly draped neckline is brilliantly contrasted with an angular standaway bib bodice and 26-foot skirt. And better still, pockets!
*From the personal collection of department store heiress Estela Jácome
Portrait collar ballerina dress with draped chiffon neckline that transforms into a free-hanging sash knotted at the low back. Inverted triangle standaway bodice dotted with decorative buttons along top edge; curving princess bodice seams front and back. Plunging back and full, tea length skirt with attached double crinoline beneath. Left side hand-finished metal zipper with top hook and eye; on seam pockets both sides.
fabric: cotton-backed silk taffeta, nylon, silk chiffon
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: reattached zipper and neck sash where loose
condition: very good with light bodice seam strain and faint perspiration stains
measurements:
neckline opening: 14” across
neckline drop: 5” (front), 11” (back)
shoulders: 17”
sleeve length: 3 ½”
bust: 38”
bodice length: 17” from shoulder in front and back, 22” at sides
waist: 27”
hips: free
skirt length: 26 ½” from highest point of front and rear waist seam
total length: 43 ½” from shoulder, 36 ½” from underarm
sweep: 258” (crinoline), 321” (skirt)
rear sash: 25 ½” long (from knot at low back) x 104” wide
label: Werlé Beverly Hills
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
Details
- Designer
- Brand
- DimensionsBust: 38 in. (96.52 cm)Waist: 27 in. (68.58 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 43 in. (109.22 cm)
- StyleBallerina (In the Style Of)
- Place of OriginUnited States
- Period
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Light bodice seam strain and faint perspiration stains.
- Seller LocationTucson, AZ
- Reference Number
Shipping & Returns
- Shipping$20 Standard Parcel Shippingto United States 0, arrives in 4-9 days. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Tucson, AZ
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