RETURNS FOR "DOESN'T FIT" ARE EASY TO AVOID. PLEASE DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE SIZE! Sizes can vary from brand to brand and even within brands. I take care to get complete and accurate measurements, so please do your part to minimize the need for costly returns, i.e., PLEASE CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS BEFORE PURCHASING, and compare them with those of a dress that you know fits well. Thank you.

 

IT LOOKS LIKE SILK. IT FEELS LIKE SILK. IF YOU WANT TO TELL PEOPLE IT'S SILK, NO ONE WILL DOUBT YOU. BUT THIS EXQUSITE WHITE OFF-THE-SHOULDER SEMI-BACKLESS BEADED FULL-LENGTH FORMAL/SPECIAL EVENT/OCCASION MERMAID GOWN BY ADRIANNA PAPELL, SIZE 6, has a 100% nylon outer shell and a 100% polyester lining. It's pre-owned, an estate-sale purchase, but apparently unworn, with original tags and a plastic packet containing spare beads attached (pictures #13 - 16), in near-perfect condition, free of defects or damage, with no signs of wear. The tag gives the color as ivy. I think they meant to say ivory; ivy is green. To me it's white. In classic mermaid gown styling, it fits closely to about the knees and flares below that. It's backless except for the 2 shoulder straps that cross in mid back (picture #9). The outer 100% nylon shell is a sheer mesh-like fabric with an all-over embellishment of light-catching beads (hand-applied; picture #13). It's fully lined in glossy white 100% polyester fabric and closes with a clasp and zipper in back. Spot clean only is recommended, no wash or dry clean. The stated size is 6, but prospective buyers are encouraged to compare the measurements with those of a dress that they know fits well prior to purchase. Measurements are: chest, pit to pit 16.5"; waist 13"; hips 17"; hemline 38"; length (in front, neckline to hem) 53".

 

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