1960s Ceil Chapman wine velvet + brocade shirtwaist dress, size S
SKU:
0811.09.180
$700.00
$700.00
per item
Painfully good, from its rich color to its quilted skirt to its crisp A-line silhouette. The alluring keyhole neckline can be worn closed during the day and open at night for two different looks. A stunning cool weather dress wearable throughout the day and the season alike.
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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:
neckline: 14” circumference (closed) x 1 ½” high
shoulders: 15 ½”
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
fabric: silk velvet, brocade and muslin
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: none
condition: near mint with faint nap misdirection at shoulders
measurements:
neckline: 14” circumference (closed) x 1 ½” high
shoulders: 15 ½”
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
