Plaid silk dress in shades of blue, 80-90s, S/M

Product no.: 5521
79.00
Delivery weight: 0.25 kg


 A somewhat more formal blue-toned checkered silk dress, possibly made in Thailand in the 1980s or 1990s (with a 1950s-inspired style). The dress features a small stand-up collar with a narrow V-neckline and a front slit that opens to the waist. The slit is fastened with loops and silk-woven "monkey's fist" knots, as well as hooks. Below the waist seam, the slit continues with a hidden metal zipper concealed beneath pleats. The bodice has shoulder yokes, with pleats on the front shoulder and an inverted pleat that opens in the back. In addition to bust darts, there are waist darts in the front, and the back is gathered into the waist seam. The sleeves, which end just above the elbow, have wide cuffs fastened with a loop and button. The skirt is quite full, with deep inverted pleats in the front and gathering into the waist at other points. There are side-seam pockets, and the dress comes with a long, tie-up belt.

  • Brand: No visible brand, likely made by a Thai dressmaker with great care (all seam allowances finished with bias tape)
  • Country of origin: Likely Thailand
  • Era: 1980s or 1990s, possibly early 2000s, but with a 1950s-inspired style
  • Size: S-M at the waist, M at the bust (there is generous seam allowance for adjustments)
  • Material: Checkered silk in shades of blue, turquoise, and lilac. The dress is unlined.
  • Measurements:
    • Bust: approx. 98 cm
    • Waist: 70 cm
    • Hips: approx. 120 cm
    • Shoulder width: 38 cm
    • Sleeve length: 26 cm
    • Upper arm circumference: 42 cm
    • Cuff circumference: 34 cm
    • Front length (shoulder to waist): 42 cm
    • Hem length: 66 cm + 14 cm hem allowance
  • Condition: Very good, minor color flaw in the fabric
  • Delivery time: 2-5 days + shipping time
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