Late 70s Early 80s Maroon Small Illusion Bodice Victorian Revival Formal Dress Details:
- maroon knit polyester and sheer polyester lace for upper illusion bodice
- sleeveless design with lace that falls over shoulders
- center back Talon brand zipper topped with hook and eye and buttons
- angled bust darts
- buttons fully up to created a high neck in the fashion of the Victorian era
- image where dress is turned to right shows it in natural light though the skirt isn't a different color but showed up darker due to window light only hitting bodice and top of skirt
- best for a size small but please base purchase off of actual measurements
Condition: very good
- a few small picks to the fabric (one shown in image )
- some faint discolorations that blend really well at the bottom hem line shown in last two images along with a couple of pin holes same area seen where skirt pulled out 2nd to last image) I missed these prior to cleaning so likely would come out further if spot treated)
- a few extremely faint spots on dress that likely can come out if further spot treated but all spots blend well as they barely show up in images
- elastic loops for back buttons were all dry rotted so were replaced with thread knot loops (like what belts slip through)
- clean, ready to wear
Dress
Bust - 35”
Waist - 26” unstretched up to 28" for best look
Hips - open due to fullness of skirt
Length - 55”
Shoulder to waist - 15.5”
Sweep - 160"
Shoulders - 15"
Brand/tag:
- JC Penney, Made in the USA, RN #, 100% polyester, care instructions, size 9/10
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