Size 8 Wedding Dress - Beautiful 1960s Vintage Chiffon Bridal Gown & Sheer Train

Description

A stunning bridal gown with lovely antique inspired details! This early 1960s wedding dress has a raised collar graced with seed pearls and a fitted bodice with prettily placed lace appliques.
The sleeves are fitted with lace details under a second full layer of sheer chiffon. Has an organza raised waist panel and a bell-like skirt with a flat front and gathers to the sides waist. Matching train is detachable at the shoulders with a simple lace band to either side. The train is completely sheer in two layers with a rounded hem that trails about 4-5 feet behind the bride.
Original 0.00 tag attached from over fifty years ago - this would be more than ,000 in today's dollars!
Ladies' Size
8 to 9
Measurements
Bust 36.5, Waist 27; Neck to Raised Waist 14.5, Back Waist to Back Hem 44.5, Train Length 81.5 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
' Alfred Angelo / ORIGINAL / DESIGNED BY Edythe Vincent ' at back neck
Materials
Silver birch* synthetic chiffon (a palest gray), matching white Alencon floral lace, waist & buttons are ecru silk chiffon, glue-applied white faux pearls, offwhite taffeta lining
Closure
Center back metal zipper with decorative buttons
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Unworn; the waist panel and buttons are evenly yellowed, this is not the original hue; one button at upper back has a black speck, one also on buttons at left sleeve; the yellowed waist and buttons could both be replaced easily
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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