This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique.
70s Plum Dress Maxi Sheer Red Purple Young Edwardian$49.00
Vintage 70s Young Edwardian Arpeja Maxi Dress - Dark Plum - Dark reddish purple or purplish red depending on light.
Vintage size 11 fits like modern XS: 32" bust, 20-28" elastic waist, free 50" hips, 52" long. Model is 5'1" XS Elastic in empire waist, neckline and short sleeve.
Lining in skirt part, fairly tattered with high slit torn in and bit too long for dress - you could remove it if you wanted a sheer skirt or replace it with new lining. Tag indicates dry clean, not certain of material content. Upper is smooth, lower is more cotton like in feel. Flaws: Fraying at the bottom hem, tear in hem material along perforated area of lace. Break in lace at waist (see photos, left side of photos of front of dress) Less obvious break along same hip. Lining is in poor shape, could be shortened or removed. Price reflects condition and potential of dress.
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique.
Color: Purple & red
Material: Cotton, elastic & lace