1980s Swee Lo Beaded Silk Skirt Set

Deco inspired two piece skirt set by Swee Lo

Fabricated in 100% silk crepe de chine

Both pieces lined in georgette

The dolman top features full length sleeve

Heavily embellished in clear iridescent sequins and silver toned beads in a Deco and floral motif

Wide neck

The skirt is a pull on style with an elastic waist

Heavily embellished with sequins and a beaded border along the sweep.

Maker: Swee Lo, retailed through Irene Sargent of Oakland

Condition: Good/Very good. Minor sequin and bead loss. Stains along the inside lining of the neckline. Possibly make up, but they did not lift in my spot treatment or soak. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and dried flat, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Vintage Size: Large. looks to best suit a modern Large. Please use measurements below.

Top

Shoulders: no defined shoulder seam

Bust: about 48” (difficult to be precise with dolman sleeves

Sweep: 43”

Length: 24.5”

sleeve length: 31” from center back, across shoulders and over arm

Bicep: 15”

Sleeve opening: 8”

Skirt

1” wide elastic waist

Waist: 32” relaxed stretches to 40

Hips: 44.5”

Sweep: 44.5”

Length: 24”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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