Incredible Beaded Empire Waist, 60s, Icy Blue and Cream Chiffon Gown, Matching Spencer Jacket

This dress really has that Regency Era style with the empire waist and Spencer jacket. It is the picture-perfect Daphne Bridgerton dress, almost as if it was pulled right out of her closet. All you need to conclude the setting is a ball to go to and a dashing partner.

This is an incredibly stunning 60s gown. The gown is made of a cream silk chiffon and an icy blue shantung silk that is covered at the top in a ton of beads and sequins. The dress is an empire-waisted column-style dress. The top of the dress is the icy blue shantung which is entirely covered in diamond-shaped beading. The back of the dress dips down into a V-shape and has a metal zipper down the back for closure. The waist seam is pointed and the two layers of silk chiffon peek out and are gathered wonderfully. The 2 layers of chiffon in the skirt are so light, airy, and voluminous giving it a lovely, swirly, flowy movement. The skirt has a lining that is a fitted column style and can be seen through the sheer chiffon giving a hint of your figure underneath. The dress does also comes with a matching Spencer jacket that is completely beaded with a high neckline and long sleeves. The jacket fastens up the front with hook and eyes. The dress has a label on the inside and it reads Seaton Enterprises Ltd, made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong and it is marked a size 10, (Vintage size 10 is closer to a size 4-6).

Condition:

The dress is in great condition with no flaws to note. It has been professionally hand laundered and is ready to wear.

Also fun note this dress is heave and with the jacket wayes 5lbs

Measurements

Dress

Bust: 34"

Empire Waist: up to 28"

Hips: up to 40"

Length:

(shoulder to hem): 52"

(waist to hem): 41"

Jacket

Neck: 16"

Shoulders: 15"

Bust: 36"

Waist: 33"

Length: 13. 5

Sleeves: 21"

Cuffs: 10"

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Pittsburgh, Pa.