Size 8 Wedding Dress - Dramatic 1960s Ivory Empire with Frilled Neckline & Train

Description

A grand Regency style from the mid 1960s, this wedding gown has a fitted Empire lace bodice and sleeves with a standing frill of lace across the collarbone and to the V-neckline in back. The skirt is a regal A-line, unadorned in front with lace appliques to the Watteau train in back. The train trails about three feet behind the bride. Original 0 tag attached from over forty years ago - buy it today for the same!
Ladies' Size
7 to 8
Measurements
Bust 34.5, Raised Waist 29.5; Shoulder to Raised Waist 10, Shoulder to Train Hem 78.5, Front Waist to Front Hem 45.75 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
' Sallie's ' at back bodice
Materials
Ivory silk blend satin in a beautiful bridal weight, the hue is termed 'glass green' by Pantone but it's not green, does have yellow/gray undertones; matching fine net with Alencon floral lace appliques; soft offwhite muslin lining
Closure
Center back synthetic zipper with decorative self buttons at neckline
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Unworn and lovely, has a minute beige speck to net at front right chest, hard to notice; a very minor gray scuff to left wrist and 3-4 tiny gray scuffs low on train, nothing noticeable
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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