As Is Size 0 1930s Flapper Dress & Romantic Cape - Late 1920s 30s Art Deco Floral Silk Chiffon Daisy Print Gown - Orange Yellow Black White

$ 249.99

Gorgeous 1930s flapper dress in floral daisy print chiffon! This sheer silk garden party gown has a V-neck and drop-waisted silhouette, with black top-stitching and a zig-zag of black ruffled lace at the hip. The silhouette is slim and columnar, then flared from hip to hem in a beautiful swish of chiffon and sheer lace. It's an exceptional early 30s party frock with matching tied-front capelet. Completely sheer, meant to be worn with a slip. The condition is fragile, fair, best for display or extremely careful use as portrait wardrobe. See Condition Detail below.

Ladies' Size
0

Measurements
Bust 33, Waist 29, Hip 32; Shoulder to Natural Waist 16, Shoulder to Bottom Point of Zig-Zag 23, Shoulder to Hem 44.5 Inches

Era
1930s

Label
None, probably factory made

Materials
Sheer daisy print silk crinkle chiffon, colors are burnt orange, apricot peach, yellow, white, black; black floral net lace

Closure
Side seam snaps at torso, self tie at capelet center front

Condition
Fair

Condition Detail
Fragile and best for display or extremely careful photo shoot, has 4-5 tears/holes at the shoulders, largest about 1.5 inches, with threadbare areas from handling, similar wear under the arms, and 5-6 small holes at upper back (largest 1/2-inch), all would be covered by the cape when worn; cape itself is equally fragile with approx 15-20 pinpoint holes in random places and threadbare hints to knotted tie, cape is best to be placed over the head without undoing the tie as it would only cause to fray the tie further; dress torso has 4-5 repaired tears, longest is about 3 inches; a few very small random holes elsewhere that are hard to find/notice

Washing Instructions
If necessary, dry clean by a cleaner experienced with vintage clothing

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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