Incredibly special 1930s black silk chiffon slip dress made in a hard to find empire waist silhouette. Uniquely styled with a Grecian heavily gathered body that ties down to size with a pink drawstring ribbon for a perfect fit every time. The neckline is detailed with the most incredible three dimensional flowers constructed entirely by hand from long pieces of silk chiffon worked similarly to traditional Chinese pankou closures, a detail we have never seen before on lingerie from this era. Voluminous peaked puffed sleeves are the perfect finish to this dress. Labelled, "Wa-Vel's Chinatown San Francisco" with a unique bamboo style font silk label. 

Wa-Vel's

Excellent condition. Appears unworn. 

Measurements:

Very flexible fit through the body, most restricting measurements are shoulder and bicep and therefore are most important for fit.

Bust 32-38 in

Empire waist open (ties down to size)

Hips open

Shoulder 13-14.5 in

Armscye 9.5 in

Bicep 10.5 in (11 in taught)

Length 56 in

 

For reference, Erica measures 32/25/34 and is 5'7".