Vintage 1990s does 1940s Blouse - Surreal Italianate Baroque Rose Print Silk Designer Top Size M to L

♛Details

Vintage 1990s (does 1940s and 1960s) pure silk blouse by Dana Buchman. This label put out a quality garment back in the day! Luscious, fluttery, and clingy-in-all-the-right ways. Features a surreal Versace-/Hermes-esque Italianate print that combines black & white checkerboards with baroque floral scrolls and big, bold hot pink roses. Closes with black Lucite buttons with a subtle space dust effect when admired in the light.

All accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.

♛Measurements

Tagged a 6; runs oversized, per the era. About a modern M to L range; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you desire. Can be worn by smaller sizes oversized.

Bust (underarm area doubled) to about 42"/tight 44"

Waist about 32"/tight 34" 

Shoulder to hem about 25 1/2"

Shoulders suit about 17" - 18"

Sleeves about 26" and will grip at your wrist, bishop-style, to puddle perfectly

♛Condition

Great overall vintage condition. Presents wonderfully.

Nitpicks: when steaming I found a verrrry faint trace of age toning at rear shoulder on the inside of blouse. Definitely not noticed during wear or display. 

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Minor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all preowned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted/photographed, and our photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.