Handmade Gunne Sax Style 90’s Does 40’s Cold Shoulder Taffeta and Lace Gown Size Small

I’ll admit, when I first saw this in the store it fooled me for a minute. The draping is just perfect on this piece. However with the purple undertones to the lace of the top, and of course the elastic straps going across the shoulders gave away its true Y2K origins.

This is an especially nice version due to the metal boning in the bodice as well as the wire inside the sides sleeves so that they stay popped out over your shoulders rather than floppy 

This item was either handmade, most likely from a gunny sax pattern, or the original maker tag was removed at some point by one of the owners

Size: Womens

Measured Flat

Shoulder to shoulder- 15”

Bust- 30”-32”

Waist- 28”

Hips- 52”

Sleeve Width- 5”

Armpit hole- 5-6”

Shoulder to Hem-50”

Shoulder to Waist- 14”

The top lace has a purple undertone which happens with lace from the 90s as it ages. One of the straps needs to be reattached and is currently attached with a safety pin. There is also some sort of glittery deodorant residue on the interior of the dress, as always you should have this dry cleaned before you wear it 

Photographed it inside out to show construction.

Please carefully examine photos

In perfect condition I would ask a minimum of $150 for this dress. Priced with condition in mind.


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Please Note- all items sold are finds sourced from estate sales and thrift stores in the Hollywood area of Southern California.

As they are previously owned items it is always a good plan to plan to have the items taken to your local green dry cleaner before wearing.

Some items may be wrinkled from storage.

I do my best to catalog any flaws I find in the description of the item.

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