1970s Chemical Lace and Picque Dress Ruth Chagnon

Great textures on this mixed textile maxi.

Bodice is fabricated in a white open chemical lace and back in a beige nylon (or blend) knit.

The skirt is in a crisp white cotton picque

Fastens down center back with a Talon coil zipper

Cut high at the neck with a sexy shoulder realing armhole.

Fitted bodice with a column skirt gently gathered into the waist seam

2” bind hem

Pinked interior seams

Maker: Ruth Chagnon, Delray Beach Fla., Nantucket Mass.

ILGWU Red, White and Blue Union Label 1974 - 95

Condition: Excellent (See photos) Freshly 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.

Looks to best suit a modern XS/Small, please use measurements below.

Shoulder: 9.5”

Bust: 36”

Waist: 26”

Hip: 50”

Sweep: 63”

Length from Shoulder to Waist Seam: 17”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56”

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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