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SemiTransparentOrganzaNetSkirt 1950s Lingerie MiniDress
$1,720
£1,300.73
€1,489.91
CA$2,410.13
A$2,631.05
CHF 1,385.28
MX$31,516.98
NOK 17,717.26
SEK 16,176.15
DKK 11,130
About the Item
This unusual mid-century black mini dress features a fully-ruched top and a semi-transparent organza-and-net skirt that conjures a historic pinup-girl like Bettie Page. Rather than lingerie, it was probably meant to be paired with slim cropped pants, which became popular in The States after worn by Hollywood-movie actresses Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Its A-line silhouette was most likely designed by the New York ready-to-wear producer following the revolutionary debut by French couturier Christian Dior of his feminine "New Look" collection. Whereafter, German Sonja de Lennart introduced "Capris" in 1949, and American Hugh Hefner launched Playboy magazine in 1953.
The complex hourglass-shaped garment features a double v-neck four-seamed ruched lined bodice in a crepe silky woven fabric. Its defined gathered bust extends from the chest seams at two angles to form short dolman sleeves only in the front, while there are arm seams in back. The gathered see-through black faux-lace organza flared skirt reveals a black velvet-textured scalloped floral pattern with a net underlayer. With beige lining, the self-trim band at the waist enables the folded scalloped-lace pattern to continue to stand out on the opaque black torso. The edges of the peplum and sleeves are further cut in a scallop shape to resemble more delicate eyelash-lace trim.
The brand label of the obsolete fashion line is the only interior tag that remains. The collarbone-and-leg-flattering dress will best suit a U.S.-size 6. It can also be worn by larger sizes with a relatively slim waist as there is no restriction at the hips or wide armholes. At the waistline, a hook and looped cord fasten over the bypass zipper to better conceal it. Notably, the steel-tab-and-teeth zipper is an original U.S-made Murlen model. Used in new clothes from the 1940s to 1960s, it helps to date the dress beyond the style.
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 6 (US)
- Style:lingerie (In the Style Of)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244220504492
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