DESCRIPTION
This is a lovely vintage wedding gown from the 1980s that was made in the USA, and it has a bit of a Victorian flare to it. The dress is made out of a shiny white 100% acetate satin. The bodice of the dress is accented in floral lace, and it has a high lace collar with an open neckline. The dress has long leg-o-mutton sleeves that are poofy at the top and tapered at the bottom. The dress has a full skirt with a huge sweep, and it has a train in the back. There are two tiers of lace accenting the hem of the dress. The dress closes with a zipper down the back.
NOTE: I displayed this dress over a crinoline to show off the fullness of the skirt. However, the listing is just for the dress. The crinoline is not included.
SIZING
The tag labels this a size 11/12, but vintage sizes tend to run smaller than modern sizes. I believe this dress would best fit a modern size Medium. The actual measurements are as follows:
Bust: 18.5 inches across, underarm to
underarm (37 inches around. I took this measurement with the material pulled taught)
Shoulders: 14 inches across, seam to seam
Sleeves: 24 inches from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve (the top of the sleeve has lace that extends 1.5 inches past the end of the sleeve)
Waist: 14.5 inches across (29 inches around)
Hips: Full and roomy
Length: 58 inches down the front; 81 inches down the center of the back
Note: These are the actual measurements of the garment, so please leave yourself room for comfort of movement. All measurements were taken with the item laying flat. The flat measurements were doubled to give an approximate measurement around.
CONDITION
This dress is in very good used condition. However, I did notice minor scuff mark on the back of the skirt (see last picture), but it is very faint and hard to see. It shouldn't really be noticeable when the dress is worn!
Please feel free to ask any questions about this item before bidding. I also have many other items in my store, so check out my other listings! I am happy to combine shipping if you win multiple items!
Thanks for looking!
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Clothing Condition:
The large majority of the items in my store are vintage, and therefore pre-owned. I do my best to only put items up for sale that are in very good to excellent vintage condition, and I will list any major flaws that I notice. However, most vintage clothing has been around for several decades or more, and it may have some minor snags in the fabric, the occasional loose thread or other minimal signs of wear. Vintage items may also have raw seams that have not been serged. By purchasing, you are accepting that these items are used and may not be 100% perfect. However, if you feel I have overlooked a major flaw, please let me know!
I personally have a SMOKE FREE AND PET FREE HOME. I won't sell a piece of clothing if I notice a smoke smell on it from a previous owner. I have no way of knowing if the original owner of the clothing had pets, but I will use a lint roller to remove any fuzz or stray hair I notice. Because most of what I sell is vintage, an item may have been in storage for quite a few years, so I always recommend you wash or dry clean your item before wearing it.
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