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Blums-Vogue Sleeveless Black Silk X Sheath, Couture Quality – M-L, 1950s

$600
£457.64
€521.14
CA$843.18
A$919.61
CHF 487.15
MX$11,024.81
NOK 6,204.09
SEK 5,673.18
DKK 3,893.42

About the Item

Blums-Vogue department store was Chicago society’s go-to department store for Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Sarmi, and Yves Saint Laurent. Though without label, this sheath has all the signs of a Givenchy and is so thoughtfully constructed it could be worn inside-out. Its most striking feature is an inset band that forms an X across the full front of the skirt and continues to a rear hem featuring two buttons at the rear knee. Enough seam allowance to go up an entire size if necessary. Midi-length sleeveless sheath dress with high banded neck. Vertical front and rear pleats from bust to thigh; inset tonal silk band forms criss cross across full front skirt and continues around rear hem. Two ornamental buttons at rear center hemline; matching 1 ½” covered belt and string loops. Rear metal zipper closure with two top hooks and eyes. Fully lined in silk crêpe de chine. fabric: heavyweight silk gabardine, crêpe de chine noteworthy: dry clean only; note beautiful interior construction condition: excellent repairs: none measurements neckline: 17” circumference x 1” tall shoulders: 13 ¼” from shoulder edge to edge bust: to 42” waist: 28” hips: 38” length: 43” from shoulder, 33 ½” from underarm sweep: 42” hem: 3” belt: 31” x 1 ½”; adjustable from 26” – 28” label: Blums-Vogue size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium or large with alterations, though belt will not accommodate a large
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; accommodates M-L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 38 in (96.52 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 43 in (109.22 cm)
  • Style:
    Sheath (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Enough seam allowance to go up an entire size (though belt will only accommodate size M)
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1025.09.0581stDibs: LU864327177752

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