This is such a beautiful dress, in a slinky, sheer fabric that hugs the body. With puffed sleeves and a LONG front streamer that crosses under the bosom to tie in front or back.
It’s cut on the bias, with panels inserted in the lower part of the skirt to make it swirl at mid-calf length. There is also a dark blue slip-dress to wear underneath.
There is no label, and after careful examination I would say that this frock was made in the 1980’s or 1990’s, maybe by a small designer. The construction is very professional. At first, I had wondered if it was truly from the 1930’s, but I doubt it.
Such a beautiful mystery! It bears further investigation. The real joy is that it fits me so well . . . . .
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This custom-tailored lovely was made for a formal dance sometime in the late sixties. Polyester georgette on top, with a glossy skirt and covered belt. As hot as it’s been lately, I could see wearing this to a Homecoming dance!
I really miss having Madge and Stella with me when I travel, but found a pretty successful way to present this one and it’s sisters that I discovered with it. (See yesterday’s post and tomorrow . . . . .)
Pretty and cheerful floral print in Mod era colors – so popular at that time. Maybe a Prom dress? Who knows . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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