MARVELOUS BLUE and CHARTREUSE LAYERED SILK CHIFFON JEAN DESSES INSPIRED COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
1950's blue layered over chartreuse chiffon RUDOLF party/cocktail dress. Fine steel blue silk chiffon layered over chartreuse silk chiffon. Shirred bodice with modified shelf bust and high waist inset. Triple fine self spaghetti straps attached center front top bodice and splayed at back bodice. Self braid applied vertically center front. Although the bodice appears to be soft and unstructured, it is supported by the sewn-in under lining. Gathered double circle skirt. Full yellow taffeta lining. Center back 14" metal zipper closure.
Sensational movement in the generously full skirt. Beautifully executed design, meant to flatter and amaze...no doubt Jean Desses inspired. Desses fascination with draping and classical form resulted in gowns of great technical complexity as imitated here.
Label:
"Original by RUDOLF"
Approximate Measurements:
Bust - 36"
Waist - 24"
Hip - Open
Dress back length, measured from bodice edge to hem edge - 29"
Skirt length, measured from waist seam to hem edge - 21"
Hem - Rolled
Condition:
Overall EXCELLENT condition. Slight wear at zipper placket, tiny neat repair at skirt and lining. Some faint water marks that disappear into folds of skirt. Lovely flowing dress, totally wearable.
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