Light up the room or your own backyard in this electric-blue sequined gown ... amazing color and sparkle come from sequins in deep blue with a purple borealis finish, pure-silver sequins, and little borealis glass beads. They cover a long, body-skimming silk sheath with a dramatic curved slit in the skirt. Long sleeves and a V neckline keep it elegant and yet pretty Bond Girl.
And since this dress was made in the 1980s, there are shoulder pads. They are dramatic too; you can leave them in or take them out. They're fairly big, about 1/2 inch thick.
There is no maker's tag, but the quality reminds me of Judith Ann Creations (I'm not saying this is one of hers, just that the quality is that good).
Measurements
(Remember that these are the garment's measurements, not yours; you need to leave room to wiggle and prance.)
shoulder to shoulder: 16 inches
bust: 40
waist: 32
hip: about 42
center back (approx): 16.5 to 17
sleeve, from underarm to hem: 17
total length: 56
Condition is vintage very good to excellent, with just a couple of flaws.
- At the V of the neck, there is a little fraying. I would probably just finish it off with fray check and forget about it.
- I have found one small frayed spot inside, as pictured. There may be more that I have not found, though I have looked carefully. This is silk, and it can be delicate.
- The underarms and rest of the interior are clean! but ...
- There is a bit of fading on the right shoulder that does not show up in photographs for me. You sort of have to know it's there. On the inside, though, you can see it more clearly, and I've photographed it there. The picture shows the right inside shoulder. There is also a spot about the size of a quarter on the inside left shoulder.
And that's it! I did my best to give a thorough check, but there may be some small thing I missed. Please study the photos, too, to be sure this is the right garment for you.
It came from an estate to a dry cleaner to my nonsmoking, pet-loving home.
Thank you for looking!
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Virginia.
