1960s "hitchcock blonde" satin ball gown, s-m

A gown of thoroughbred good taste, this dress belongs on a woman with perfect posture, square shoulders and icy patrician beauty.  Perfect for a recreation of the ballroom scene in “To Catch a Thief.” Cary Grant not included in purchase.

Sleeveless floor-length ball gown with sequined lattice straps and hand-beaded floral motif cummerbund; massive gathered skirt with inverted front pleat at waistline.  Rear metal zipper closure with hook and loop at mid-back and zipper top; three-panel split tulle crinoline beneath skirt.  Bodice self lined but skirt is unlined beneath crinoline.


fabric:  silk gazar, tulle
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: repaired two tears in crinoline lining
condition: near mint with above mentioned repairs (invisible when worn) and one faint 1 cm spot on right rear hip (see photo). Spot well concealed by ample skirt gathering.


measurements:

straps:  14 ¾” from end to end
bust:  36”
waist:  26”
bodice length:  17” from shoulder, 8 ½” from underarm
hips:  free
skirt length:  41” (crinoline length: 42”)
total length:  58” from shoulder, 49 ½” from underarm
sweep:  112”

label:  no label present
size:  no size tag present; comparable to modern size small - medium

*please note choker is not included in purchase