Silk satin

High neckline

Fitted bodice, pointy bullet bra shape

Column skirt, main skirt

Attached full sculptural overskirt

Backed with stiffening pelon fabric

Rich ivory color

Nipped waist

Long sleeves with covered buttons and darted elbows

Buttons at wrist

Rosettes along hipline, in back

Some train but not a lot

Veilette with rosettes also included (no photo, sorry!)

When you purchase this listing, you get:

1 (ONE) gown

1 (ONE) veilette

Label: none; vintage handmade and beautifully so.

Materials: silk

Provenance: 1966 (date of previous owner's wedding)

Care: Professionally clean with non-petroleum products.

Size: approx US8. Please check measurements against your similar clothing and bod. Note that the seams are wide enough for the accomplished seamstress to fit.

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68 inches tall (172. 72 cm)

Condition: Very very good vintage. No tears, fading, mends. Under super close inspection, in bright light, we see a couple spots on train. These would not impair wearability or impact under normal wear.

Flat Measurements:

Bust: 18. 5 inches ( 46. 9 cm)

Shoulders, seam to seam: 15 inches (38. 1 cm)

Waist: 13. 25 inches (33. 65 cm)

Hips: 18. 75 inches (47. 62 cm)

Sleeves, shoulder seam to wrist: 23. 5 inches (59. 69 cm)

Top of shoulder to hem, dress: 58 inches (147. 32 cm)

Top of shoulder to hem, attached overskirt: 68 inches (172. 72 cm)

Hem: approx. 2. 5 inches (6. 35 cm)