From the late 1950s a gorgeous Hattie Carnegie beaded & embroidered silk faille cocktail dress in ivory white...Foliate embroidery is done in gold silk thread with scattered three dimensional embroidered roundels, there are silver glass bugle beads highlighting the embroidery in addition to crystal hand sewn rhinestones...This dress is couture quality from the interior hand made corset with bra & slip to the hand done embroidery and bead work...V front neckline and low V back with wide shoulder straps...The bodice is fitted with princess seams and darts at the waist...The skirt has open pleats at the hip fronts and is a bit longer at the hem back and flares at the hem...Fully lined with attached corset, bra & tulle slips...Closes at the back slip and dress with painted metal zippers with hooks/eyes at the top...There are a couple of light water marks on the skirt lower front and one or two very light climate marks, all seen only in very bright light and only if pointed out (due to their location). Fits like a modern size 4. The previous owner has had shields made for the underarms (to protect the fabric), they are not visible from the outside & look clean & unused...One or two missing beads...
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In excellent wearable condition... All our clothing is dry cleaned and inspected for condition and is ready to wear...Any condition issues will be noted...For visual comparison our mannequin is a size 4
Measurements are: Bust 34" Waist 25" Hip 40" Shoulder top to hem back 44"
