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Had Molly Ringwald been the one to marry the oily bohunk in “Sixteen Candles,” this is probably the dress she’d have chosen.  Off-shoulder ruffles, layered skirt and—best of all—Jessica McClintock, the choice for 80s formalwear.  Totally platinum.

Ivory semi-strapless tea-length lace bridal gown; 360-degree elasticized shoulder ruffle wearable on or off shoulders.  Front and back bodice princess seams; gathered drop waist falls to a 2-layer skirt whose second layer hangs 6” below the first.  Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and loop; hanging loops.  Fully lined in ivory silk charmeuse.


fabric:  silk charmeuse and lace
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: replaced elastic in shoulder ruffle
condition: mint

measurements:

shoulder ruffle:  6”
bust:  32”
underbust / ribcage:  28”
natural waist:  26”
drop waist:  31”
hips:  free
bodice length:  10” from underarm to drop waist
skirt length:  34” from drop waist to hem
total length: 44” from underarm
sweep:  236” (outer layer), 95” (lining)


label:  Jessica McClintock
size:  no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium