Vintage 1960s designer mini dress. Peek A Boo pilgrim collar. Gothic / mod little black dress, size MEDIUM.

1940s style silk corded illusion neck. Sexy LBD made of soft, open, waffle weave rayon by Ilsa Engel Boutiques.

Flower & mesh open weave extended yoke, short sleeves, "Peek a boo" pilgram collar shows just enough skin.

MEASUREMENTS:

CLEAN & READY TO WEAR

Measured flat. Doubled where needed

Dress is not designed to be fitted.

Shoulder: 19 inches (CM)

Chest: 44 inches ( CM)

Waist: 40 inches (CM)

Hip: 44 inches ( 86. 4 CM)

Length: 36 inches (CM)

Posted Size: N/A

Brand: Ilsa Engel Boutiques

Designer: Isla Engel

Material: Cold Rayon, Silk Cording

Color: Black

Care: Dry Clean

Country of Origin: USA

Union Label: Early 1960s

Circa: 1960's

Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with hand stitching at some hems, fabric added to arm holes

Bust: 42 D

Waist: 26 inches

Dress Size: 4

Dress was large on model

In 1941 at 19 years of age, Ilsa Engel came to the US from Paris where she had been interred in a French concentration camp. She quickly built a reputation as a high end designer in New York creating first glamorous & feminine attired in the 40s & 50s, adding feminine work appropriate clothing to her repertoire in the 60s. I cannot find much information about her after that.

This item is sold from a vintage seller in Providence, RI.