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Patterns 50s And 60s Clothes 1960s Fashion: What Did Women Wear?
You can elevate this casual piece with over-the-knee boots or some platform heels
swatches-dolcini-halter-maxi-dress
Size:10/M
TECHNICAL DETAILS --Fabric: silk taffeta in deep purple floral --Bodice: lined in silk with self facing at neckline and armholes --Skirt: interfaced (flat lined) in silk organza --Zipper: hand-picked metal zipper, sewn down inside to the lining --Couture construction methods used throughout this dress --Flat Lining or Inter-Lining was used to back the taffeta, edges are trimmed with pinking shears or folded back and edge stitched STYLE --Front: bodice is all one piece artfully draped to create bust pleats and midriff panel, tiny piping at pleats and waistline --Back: “V” pleating is shaped in a floating panel from the shoulders, inside there is a waistline grosgrain ribbon ‘stay’ --Skirt: front has a smooth box pleat and a hip tuck in side seam --Skirt: back has deep box pleats and is fuller than the front --Hem: this dress was found with hem released, showing the original length Dress measurements: Waist= 29.5” / 75 Bodice Measurements Back = 17.5” / 44.5 across at bustline level (about 1” below armhole at side seam) Front = 20” / 51, with front bustline pleating ‘flat’, if spread, there are about 2” – 3” more, or 23” max for front Bodice length: measure from the center of shoulder, over bust to waistline (shoulder seamline is slightly to the back) Length = 16.5” / 42 Side seam = 8.75” / 22 Skirt length: waistline to hemmed edge Front = 31.5” / 80 To original hem fold = 28” / 71 If you are interested in seeing more of his designs, I have another Don Loper post here where I share a wonderful green silk jacket
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