Original Vintage Cream Satin Lace Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Tails
Dating from: 1960s E Canjay London WI Model
Measurements:
Side seam to side seam across the bust 38” (97cm)
Side seam to side seam across the waist 33” (84 cm)
Side seam to side seam across the hips 42” (107 cm)
Length from top of zip to hem 33“(84cm)
Length from back waist to hem 23"
Width at hem 44 "(93cm)
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 14
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: Thick Embroidered cream lace, on cream duchess satin with chiffon trim and tails in a beige cream.
Style: A classic Cocktail Dress that may well have been worn as a cheeky Wedding Gown it really is that special.
Features: The dress has a simple shift shape with a boat scoop neckline to the front and a lower scoop to the back, with waist darts to the back and front. The heavy lace has been overlaid a rich cream satin and this shows through, giving a luxurious feel to the gown.
A sway of pleated beige cream silk chiffon in soft pleats is set in the side seams and goes across the front where each side an applique of the cut-out lace flowers sits over the top of the chiffon. At the back the chiffon is seamed into the centre back zipped seam. There are two chiffon tails gathered into 3 inch (7.5 cm) panels hanging down from the centre back which end 3“(7.5cm) above the hem
Closure: metal zip down the centre back
Ideal to wear for: Cocktail parties, Bridal or events
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: The hem has been taken down 3 inches this can be taken up again. Some greying to the silk chiffon still a stunning dress.
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection.
Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
1960s Cream Satin Lace Cocktail Dress & Chiffon Tails
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