From the same closet as the beautiful wool tweed coat in last week’s collection that sold quickly, this French custom made dress belonged to a woman who worked for Nina Ricci in the 1970s & 1980s and had most of her clothing (except for the NR pieces, of course) custom made.

Dress features a lovely etched floral print, notched nehru neck with keyhole opening, great tailoring (see closeup of seaming on front bodice), long button-cuffed sleeves, fitted waist, box pleats on front of skirt, hidden side and back center zipper closure (hand tacked zippers), separate thin self fabric braided tie belt and acetate lining on skirt part only. Such a treasure.

Era: 1970s

Label: n/a - custom made

Fabric: feels like a wool challis

Measurements:

Bust: 36”

Shoulders: 15.5”

Sleeves: 22”

Waist: 28”

Hips: 42”

Length: 40”

Approximate Modern Size: Small/medium

Condition: Excellent.