Vintage 1970s Knit Maxi Dress - SLINKY Copper Crochet + Sparkly Silver Lurex Wasp-Waist Knitwear Gown Size XS to L

♛Details

Slinky Lurex knit maxi dress has bishop sleeves, crochet neckline and arm panels, wide wasp waist, flowing long skirt. Sparkles like mad in person and is similar in style and quality to a Wenjilli of same era.

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•Fabric(s): soft acrylic/Orlon, Lurex metal thread

•Closures: rear zipper 

•Designer/Labels: Ian by Shayne, made in Hong Kong -- see cool 1976 ad for a similar gown worn by a Miss America candidate

Any accessories/props are not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

Very stretchy and will suit a range depending on how snug or loose you like your knits; please allow room for the fit/ease you prefer

Bust (underarm area measured flat, then doubled) 36" slack to about 42" stretched 

Waist about 22" slack to about 36" stretched

Hips about 42" slack to about 52" stretched

Shoulder to waistband middle about 16 1/2"

Shoulder to hem about 62" and has 1 1/2" hem (will sit higher with waistline bloused)

Shoulders seam to seam about 15 1/2" but fit a 16" form fine

Sleeves about 25" and will grip at the bishop cuffs to puddle beautifully

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Clean and unfaded. Tiny pop in the knit by the label, will darn before shipping. 55+ years old.

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