1980s Pauline Trigere Wool Stripe Dress and Cape Set

Amazing Pauline Trigére two piece set. Includes original belt

Fabricated in yarn dye stripe wool in beige and winter white,

The cape is beautifully constructed with two layers and is clean finished together.

Almost reversible if not for the dart finish on the shoulders. (and the label)

There is a center back seam and slits for the armholes

The dress is fabricated in the same beige with winter white stripe wool

It is fully lined in silk

Hand set nylon coil zipper at center back

Long sleeves with nylon coil zippers at wrist

Lightly padded shoulders

center front seam with perfectly mitred stripes

spot shirring at waist level to front panels

Angled besom hip pockets

2” hem, clean finished into lining

Maker: Pauline Trigere

Vintage size 10 (please use measurements below)

The newspaper ad dates to March 20, 1985

Union Labels: ILGWU (1974-1995 red, white, and blue)

Condition: Very Good/ excellent. with very minor signs of wear to the sleeve opening on the cape. No stain or tears. Dry cleaned and ready to wear.

Care: Dry clean

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. Looks to best suit a Medium to a Large, but please use measurements below. Note the shoulder at 15.5” on the dress.
Cape
Shoulder: 21” across shoulder to outer edge of darts
Sweep: 112”
45” L @ CB

Belt: 34” (hooks and bars can be moved)

Dress:

Shoulder: 15.5”

Bust: 43”

waist: 45”

Hips: 52”

Sweep: 70”

Sleeve: 18” Long (under arm) 7” opening when zipped

Length in Front from shoulder to waist shirring : 16.5”

Length in Front from shoulder to hem: 45.5”

The mannequin measurements are 32" Bust, 25" Waist, 35" Hips
Has not been clipped to mannequin

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