Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress
Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress

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Extraordinary 1950s Yellow Silk Ceil Chapman Dress

This is an extraordinary silk Ceil Chapman dress that can be worn for day or evening and is really an exceptional example of her work. These days you mostly see the more fitted versions that were made famous by Marilyn Monroe, but this is a true 1950s "New Look" silhouette and these are so hard to find as women hoard them. It is just wonderful. The skirt is very full and the shape is helped by its interface of proper dressmakers paper that gives some weight to the fabric and allows it to sit beautifully on its own or fall perfectly over a crinoline as we have styled it here. The waist is nipped in with a band of fabric that curves up and under the draped and pleated bust. The top is gorgeous - it curves over the bust ion a hand placed draping technique which emphasizes the bust line. The shoulders are cut a bit wide so the straps sit right on the outer portion of the shoulder for the most flattering of necklines. I love it. Excellent condition

The upper bodice is backed in a off-white silky rayon. The skirt is backed with dressmakers paper. It closes with a side painted metal zipper and hook & eye above that. It was styled over a light crinoline that is not included.

Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 23.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2152

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

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