Vintage 1980s Long Lavender Puff Sleeve Taffeta Gown Sz 11/12 ILGWU Unbranded, Made in the USA. Things to know
- "Waist" is about 13.5 across (so is about 27 inches) but this sits above the belly button by a couple of inches so more of an empire waist
- Purchased at an expensive dress shop on Newbury St in Boston in the 1980s
- This was likely a sample, made by the ILGWU, or International Ladies Garment Workers Union, in the USA
- Puff sleeve, lace neckline with the lace on the left needing a trim and a smoothing as it is fraying
- Hem has some pulls and a section that needs a few stitches -- see photos
- Some marks on the bottom -- one is small and dark (see photo) -- pretty sure this is dirt and can be dry cleaned
- Unlined and needs to be pressed as it has been in storage
- Color is good -- anything in the photos is just my weird camera and light coming through the window :-)
- I imagine you could poof out the skirt if you wanted with a crinoline underneath
- From a smoke- and pet-free home