Size 6 Wedding Dress - Classic 1960s Chantilly Lace & Satin Empire Bridal Gown

Description

Beautiful lace in a classic Empire gown, made in the early 1960s with a billowing full skirt. It has a raised lace collar, twinkling with faceted spheres, sequins & pearls to the upper chest and fitted wrists. It has full sleeves and a fitted bust, with rich gathers to the sides of the raised waist skirt. Original sale tag attached from over forty years ago.
Ladies' Size
5 to 6
Measurements
Bust 33.5, Raised Waist 30; Shoulder to Shoulder 13.25, Neck to Raised Waist 11.5, Neck to Hem 57 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
" Sallie's '' and vintage size 10 at back bodice
Materials
Eggshell white satin faille, matching white Chantilly lace, sheer voile and net linings, glue-applied white almond-shaped and round white faux pearls
Closure
Center back metal zipper with decorative buttons
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Unworn, Chantilly lace is likely fragile and requires careful use; has a 1/2-inch hole to net of right sleeve and a subtle beige dot here as well, hard to notice; one 1/2-inch hole to net of back bodice, this second one is somewhat noticeable but has sheer linings behind it; a beige 1/2-inch dot to right skirt seam at waist, would be removed if taken in at all
Wear Recommendation
Wearable with caution
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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