When you see the name, Carol Peretz, you know that is the work of a highly respected American designer, whose dresses are fashioned to fit and flatter. One look at this Little Black Dress, Made in the USA, and you will know her couture reputation is well deserved. A square neckline, with black lace over beige lining and wide half sleeves defines the empire waist yoke. Below that there are black tiny micro-pleats, on polyester mousseline, over more beige lining. In back there is a hidden zipper in the beige lining and a series of tiny Swarovski buttons in the black outer fabric. The designer details in this beautiful dress are amazing.
Please use these measurements to assure your best fit:
Bust ~~~ 34 inches
Arm hole opening ~~~ 18 inches
Sleeve length ~~~ 16 inches
Waist ~~~ 30 inches
Hip ~~~ 40 inches
Total length ~~~ 39 inches
Hemline width ~~~ 98 inches
There are three layers of fabric in this dress. As mentioned above, the outer layer is the lace and black micro-pleat, on polyester mousseline. The second layer of beige lining is shaped to fit, with the bottom 5 inches of black micro pleating there to give the hemline an added flourish. The inner most layer is a shorter version of the beige lining fabric.
Several labels are in this dress. The logo label reads simply "Carol Peretz" with the symbol used on her designs. Inside the fabric content labels show "Made in USA of imported fabric, Professional Dry Clean Only, Dress 100% Polyester, Lining 100% Polyester, Lace 50% Nylon, 50% Tactal Nylon".
A square neckline in front and a higher neckline in back, plus wide half lace covered sleeves are unique aspects to this design. A hidden back zipper is covered by 9 tiny Swarovski aurora borealis crystal buttons that catch the light as you move. This is a dress that you don't finish putting on by yourself. Someone else will help you with the tiny back buttons.
Shaping defines this dress, as I hope shows to advantage in these photos. The inner layers are fitted to the figure and only the outer layer of black micro pleating will stretch.
Even the sleeves are shaped, with a slight pouf at the top, formed by the inside shoulder pads.
Above knee in length, this dress is a feminine and flattering fit in a design that is classic.
Freshly cleaned, it will arrive ready for you to wear.
It is in Excellent Vintage condition. There are no stains, holes or odors. All seams are intact. The neckline and the underarms are clean. The zipper works well. All of the tiny buttons are original.
It comes to you from a home with no pets and no smokers.
After I listed this dress I got a message from the designer herself "Hi--I am Carol Peretz. This dress is vintage 1990-92. This is not Fortuny Pleating. It is a micro-pleat, on polyester mousseline, custom made for me in France, by a pleater that is no longer in business. It has an uneven, irregular characteristic, that most pleaters cannot achieve. The lace is also made in France. Original retail price was around $1600."
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.
