1981 Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Ivory Silk Dress

This is a 2 piece set which includes a slip dress and the over dress

Both layers are Fabricated in an ivory colored silk crepe de chine

The top layer is a popover style with a slit at the back neck, fastening with two mother of pearl buttons through self loops and a hook and thread loop at the top.

It features a bertha collar edged in embroidered net lace appliques which reappear on the sleeve edges, the hem and as insets throughout.

Dropped shoulder seams hidden beneath the collar

The slip is a simple straight cut shift , influenced by the 1920s, with a deep hem.

It’s bottom edge trimmed in the embroidered lace, making alterations to it’s length impossible.

It has self spaghetti straps and a deep slit with a mother of pearl button and thread loop at the back neck.

The slip has hand finishing details to the binding.

Both pieces bear the Chloé label

Maker: Chloé, Made in France for Neiman Marcus

The Neiman Marcus paper label was torn when this dress was cleaned, but I saved it and it will arrive with the dress.

This dress dates to Karl Lagerfeld’s time at Chloé. It looks to be from the 1981 collection. I have found ads and a runway photo with the same lace insets.

Condition: Very Good/Excellent with minimal signs of wear. 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, but please use measurements below.

Over Dress

Shoulders: 20”

Bust: 38”

Waist: 38”

Hips: 38”

Sweep: 38”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 40"

Sleeve Length: 14.5” (under arm)

Sleeve opening: 11”

Slip Dress

Bust: 34”

Waist: 34”

Hip: 36.5”

Sweep: 37”

Length: 41 3/4” from Shoulder to hem

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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