Every time I find a Gene Shelly dress I'm in awe. The fabulous beading, the expert understanding of how to flatter the female form, the clever balance between sexy and elegant, the unexpected ease of wear. Just, wow. The lines on this Gene Shelly 1950s/1960s dress are gorgeous and so flattering. The tone-on-tone black beading creates just the right amount of sparkle. This would make a fabulous New Year's Eve dress!
Features of the dress include:
- Black bouclé wool knit with beading in a gorgeous Indian block print-inspired pattern
- Deep V at the décolleté with flattering boat neckline
- Dipped back with Talon metal zipper
- Sexy wiggle dress silhouette with 15" front slit
- Floor length
- Tag reads Gene Shelly's Boutique Internationale California, Made in Hong Kong, 100% Wool, RN 27049
No size tag. I estimate best fit to be a modern sizes Small - Medium. There's a lot of stretch to the garment so it's very forgiving, up to an additional 4" per measurement. Please check your measurements to ensure a good fit. When laid flat, closed and un-stretched, outside garment measurements are: Bust: 34” Waist: 24" Hip: 34" Length from shoulder to hem: 57" Please remember these are outside measurements; leave room for comfort and movement.
For those new to Gene Shelly, her dresses were hand-beaded in the previously British colony of Hong Kong, which was known for the high quality beading during this time period. The base of her dresses are a super-soft wool knit, giving a great feel against the skin and lots of flexibility of movement. Her dresses are incredibly sexy yet very easy to wear. This is a Marilyn Monroe-worthy that would be the perfect for any formal event - weddings, galas, cocktail parties. Stunning!
Very good condition. Minor bead loss (see last photo).
