Vintage 1950s Gown Cocktail Dress Silk Chantilly Lace & Train Exquisite by Laura Phillips

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Fabulous 1950s Cocktail Dress created by Laura Phillips from a Lavender Silk Chantilly lace over Blue Rayon Silk grosgrain.
The dress has a blue silk net train at the shoulder which flows across the top of the bodice.
The bodice is fitted into the waist, with a subtle centre chevron front. The blue bodice has been overlayed with a lavender Chantilly lace. With exquisite faux rose at the neckline.

The panelled circle skirt flows smoothly over the hips then falls away in extremely full folds.
Previously part of a private fashion collection and in the most gorgeous wearable condition.
This is a beautiful garment, is perfect for the cocktail hour, and those special themed nights and festivals or retro music nights.

The ball gown has an aqua blue underdress, with a lavender French Chantilly Lace over dress, at the neck there is a aqua blue ruffle corsage and also train which comes from the right shoulder

The measurements given are actual, from seam to seam and are given as a guide.
Guide size; 12
Shoulder to waist; 16”
Underarm to underarm; 38”
Under bust; 36”
Waist; 29”
Hips; 38”-52”

The skirt consists of;
The actual skirt which is Chantilly lace, over a lavender silk net, this is over a aqua blue rayon silk petticoat which has a pure linen under petticoat

The bodice is fully lined in aqua blue rayon silk, between this and the Chantilly lace there is slight padding.
There are two padded out bones to the bodice giving support should the lady not require undergarments.

To the back is a 15” metal zip which is pristine and free flowing

Dry cleaned and ready to wear.
The garment in this listing is from a private fashion collection, and a unique 'one off' style.

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