You will be the first to enjoy wearing this vintage Shadowline open front black negligee that still has its original paper hang tags. Featuring flutter style cap sleeves, a low cut lace yoke and fitted empire style midriff, this oh-so-sexy black single layer nylon full length peignoir style robe is open front style. A mix of 84% Nylon and 16% Spandex is used for the bodice and for the 2 inch wide lace midriff, which means it will fit and form beautifully to your own body. The top two buttons hold just the empire waist top closed and the rest of the garment is meant to float loosely over your body. A row of flat 4 inch wide black lace accents the yoke low cut neckline as well as the fitted midriff.

The tag identifies it as a size Small, however please refer to the exact measurements to determine if this will fit you as sizing has changed over the years.
Shoulder to shoulder ~~~ 15 inches
Bust ~~~ 28 to 34 inches
Armhole opening ~~~ 22 inches
Sleeve length ~~~ 8 inches
Waist ~~~ 46 inches
Full length ~~~ 55 inches
Hemline width ~~~ 76 inches

As can be seen in the photos, this is a free form A-line fit, with the body of the negligee slightly gathered onto the yoke. There is one hidden side pocket.

In some photos I show a detailed close up of the bodice and the front detail. For purposes of these photos the model is wearing this over a beige slip.

The attached paper hang tags show this is from 1992 and that the fabric is Satin Lustre. Shadowline defines that as "100% fine filament Nylon, 36 gauge tricot warpknit fabric. Fine knitting constructions using bright lustrous yarns. Washable. A luxury fabric with a bright luster and a pearlescent glow. Perfect harmony with the design of lingerie achieved by Shadowline's custom care and finesse. Made in USA. Size Small".

Because the paper hang tags remain attached I have not laundered this negligee.

Shadowline was a lingerie company, located in Morganton, North Carolina. It was founded in 1946 by Sherrod Salsbury, Jr. The company had the reputation of producing lingerie of very high quality.

This was an original Salesroom sample, meant to be displayed in a Shadowline showroom. That is where department store and boutique lingerie buyers would come to see what was available to order. The salesroom is where they could buy merchandise in bulk for a future season.

This classic open front negligee robe is in Mint Never Worn Vintage condition.

I do not find any snags in the nylon or the lace. All the seams are intact and there are no stains, holes, odors or other issues.

It comes to you from a pet-free, smoke-free home.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.