Size 2 Flapper Style Dress - Designer Rudi Gernreich 1960s Brown Cut Velvet Cocktail & Jacket - 1920s Inspired Couture Quality - Bust 32

Sumptuous floral cut velvet in a haute quality dress from Rudi Gernreich! This beautiful cocktail ensemble has a very chic version of a 1920s flapper style, made decades later in the 1960s. The sleeveless dress is a slim A-line sheath with a tall sash-like belt that cinches with a leather-lined round buckle. Matching jacket is a sophisticated style with a deep notched lapel, rounded front hem and two shallow waist pockets. Fully lined with a lightweight feel and careful finishing.

Size
2 to 3

Measurements
Bust 32, Waist up to 32, Hip 39; Dress Neck to Hem 34.5, Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder 15, Sleeve Length 22, Neck to Hem 22.5 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
' RUDI GERNREICH ' to back neck of both pieces, with store label ' APROPOS ' to dress bodice

Materials
Chocolate brown silk blend velvet in a cut pattern of Deco style flowers (aka burn out velvet), silky synthetic brown faille linings, brown leather buckle backing

Closure
Center back 'TALON' synthetic zipper on dress, open front jacket

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exceptionally nice condition, the label in the jacket has been re-sewn on one end, the dress has a faint whitish tinge at the edge of the under arms, not visible to outside

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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