Showstopping Drama! Heavy beaded GATSBY dress
A vintage Art Deco style elegant party dress. (unsure of year, see vintage tag)
Features gorgeous purple color - delicate double layer of silk. The top layer is a sheer silk crepe overlay adorned with rows and rows of beautiful shimmering tubular beads.
The embellished flourish design features small round beads in an art deco motif.
Beads are iridescent purple, blue, teal and gold hues.
Dramatic V neck
Sheath shape
Pull over entry (no zipper).
Long sheer silk sleeves with medium padded shoulders.
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition. No holes, stains or noticeable damage. No noticeable signs of wear. It is a very delicate dress with heavy bead and sequin work, and upon close inspection there may be a flaw somewhere, but I didn't see any.
Size: Vintage Tag says M. Fits more like a modern S. The mannekin is a size XS (with a 33 1/2" bust) and there is room to spare (fits as oversized on the mannekin).NOTE: If you have wide shoulders, you may have difficulty putting on buy this dress, due to no zipper.
MEASUREMENTS (lying flat)
Bust: 37" around, at armpit
Waist: 35" around (measured at natural waist)
Hips: 38" around (measured at widest part of natural hip)
Shoulder: Approx 16 1/4" from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, straight horizontal line across
Sleeves: 26 1/2" from shoulder seam, along outer sleeve to edge
Length: 43 1/2" from top of shoulder and down, while hanging on hanger
Product code: Vintage SILK Art Deco Heavy Beaded Flapper Dress / Gatsby Party Purple buy Blue size S