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Description

Spectacular, glowing cocktail dress in mossy green and electric indigo, watery-tartan silk taffeta.

Boat neck to front with a V to the back. Long, wide sash to back that can be tied in a variety of ways. The dress has a pale olive, acetate underskirt, and the bodice and arms are fully lined with bottle green silk. Gusseted underarms, darts to bust and back waist. Nylon, half-zipper to middle back.

Red and white label to inside reads: u201celizabeth james`. Ms. James was a Cork designer working in Ireland in the 50s and 60s. Her firm designed for luminaries such as Grace Kelly and Princess Margaret.

Overall in very good vintage condition: there are a couple tiny stains to the front of the skirt (barely noticeable) and a small 1/4` tear to back of under arm; otherwise fabric is in great condition, including underskirt and lining.

Approximate measurements (laid flat): 15` waist (can be cinched with sash), armpit-to-armpit 18.5`, hips , 39` length, 6` armholes (12` circumference), 106` circumference bottom hem.


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