Vintage 1950s Designer Dress - Rare Irene Lentz Silk + Lace Illusion Cocktail Party Event Dress Size M

♛Details

Rare, collectible + exquisite vintage 1950s silk lace illusion dress by the inimitable designer “Irene” (Irene Lentz of Hollywood costume design fame)…the one LBD to rule them all! Sheer silk glides over black Chantilly lace and pale coffee, tying at rear neck with long silk taffeta ties and finishing with a sweeping, layered, delicate skirt, all of it carefully tailored and hand-finished to the highest standards of the day.

A coveted, collectible, and wearable piece of American couture.

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•Closures: rear metal zipper, tiny metal snaps

•Designer/Labels: Irene + its Hovland-Swanson store label

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♛Measurements

About a modern size M; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior fabric darts + allowances allow tailoring larger or smaller. Slight give to fabric where indicated.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across front, then doubled) to about 36"/tight 37"

Waist (measured across front seam and doubled) about 27"/28" 

Hips to about 44"

Shoulder to hem about 46"

Armhole opening circumference about 15"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape, feels sturdy, showing little in the way of wear. 70+ years old.

Quite impeccable! There's a single pinprick-sized black dot in the sheer mesh floating over chest area. This appears to be part of the weave itself rather than damage, and is speck-sized in person.

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Our pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life, not newly made reproductions. Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all true vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment. We're happy to answer any questions you might have to help you with online purchasing.