1960s ceil chapman velvet + brocade shirtwaist dress, s

As breathtakingly perfect as Jean Shrimpton on the cover of Bazaar.  (It even has pockets!)  Don’t look directly at it; you’ll have to blind yourself afterward so it’s the last thing you saw.

Ceil Chapman shirtwaist dress with silk velvet bodice and quilted silk brocade skirt shot with silver metallic thread; discrete hook and loop at banded neckline offers optional keyhole opening at chest.  Rear nylon zipper closure with three hooks and loops at neck.  On-seam pockets both sides; chain stitch belt loops and felted wool belt.*  Dress lined in silk muslin; sleeves unlined.

fabric:  silk velvet, brocade and muslin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: near mint with faint nap misdirection at shoulders


measurements:

band collar:  1 ½”
shoulders: 15 ½” (14” neckline circumference when keyhole latched)
bust:  37”
sleeve:  22 ½”from shoulder, 17 ½” from underarm
sleeve circumference:  12” at upper arm, 8” forearm
waist:  26”
hips:  40”
bodice length:  14” from shoulder
skirt length: 28”
total length:  42” from shoulder, 37” from underarm
sweep:  52”
belt:  2” W x 31 ½” L


label:  Ceil Chapman (made in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony)
size:  vintage size 8; comparable to modern size small


*belt is not original to dress but will be included in purchase