Late 1970s Gentilesse Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Dress
Dates to the late 70s to early 80s
Fabricated in a diaphanous floral printed blue chiffon with a subtle jacquard pattern
Comes with a matching poly slip
Feminine ruffle along the neck
Full length sleeves with baby hem
Comfy elastic waist
Single needle baby hem
Original ribbon included
Maker: Gentillesse. Designed by Diane Dickinson, known in the 70s and 80s for designing romantic dresses using original prints on European imported chiffons. Her dresses would come with a matching slip and a satin ribbon belt.
Union Label: Red, white and blue AFL-CIO
Condition: very good. Please note that smell of sage or a sage like perfume from the previous owner still lingers. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, 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: Medium. looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 42”
Waist: 26.5” easily stretches to 38”
Hips: 52”
Sweep: 52”
Length: 16.5” from shoulder to waist
Length: 49” from shoulder to hem
Sleeve Length: about 27 1/4” from center back, over arm to wrist (no defined armhole seam)
Bicep: 18”
Wrist: 8.5”
Slip: 42” Bust, 42” waist, 48” sweep
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dates to the late 70s to early 80s
Fabricated in a diaphanous floral printed blue chiffon with a subtle jacquard pattern
Comes with a matching poly slip
Feminine ruffle along the neck
Full length sleeves with baby hem
Comfy elastic waist
Single needle baby hem
Original ribbon included
Maker: Gentillesse. Designed by Diane Dickinson, known in the 70s and 80s for designing romantic dresses using original prints on European imported chiffons. Her dresses would come with a matching slip and a satin ribbon belt.
Union Label: Red, white and blue AFL-CIO
Condition: very good. Please note that smell of sage or a sage like perfume from the previous owner still lingers. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, 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: Medium. looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 42”
Waist: 26.5” easily stretches to 38”
Hips: 52”
Sweep: 52”
Length: 16.5” from shoulder to waist
Length: 49” from shoulder to hem
Sleeve Length: about 27 1/4” from center back, over arm to wrist (no defined armhole seam)
Bicep: 18”
Wrist: 8.5”
Slip: 42” Bust, 42” waist, 48” sweep
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dates to the late 70s to early 80s
Fabricated in a diaphanous floral printed blue chiffon with a subtle jacquard pattern
Comes with a matching poly slip
Feminine ruffle along the neck
Full length sleeves with baby hem
Comfy elastic waist
Single needle baby hem
Original ribbon included
Maker: Gentillesse. Designed by Diane Dickinson, known in the 70s and 80s for designing romantic dresses using original prints on European imported chiffons. Her dresses would come with a matching slip and a satin ribbon belt.
Union Label: Red, white and blue AFL-CIO
Condition: very good. Please note that smell of sage or a sage like perfume from the previous owner still lingers. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, 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: Medium. looks to best suit a modern S/M. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 42”
Waist: 26.5” easily stretches to 38”
Hips: 52”
Sweep: 52”
Length: 16.5” from shoulder to waist
Length: 49” from shoulder to hem
Sleeve Length: about 27 1/4” from center back, over arm to wrist (no defined armhole seam)
Bicep: 18”
Wrist: 8.5”
Slip: 42” Bust, 42” waist, 48” sweep
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
