VINTAGE VICTOR COSTA FOR NEIMAN MARCUS SILVER, MULBERRY & PURPLE EVENING BALL GOWN

A gorgeous evening gown by Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus — and as you know, when a piece carries both names, it was expensive when new and remains highly desirable today.

This gown is made of heavy, crisp taffeta in striking shades of mulberry, purple, and sparkling silver. The back of the gown is exceptionally dramatic, featuring chevron‑striped fabric revealed beneath flaps of deep purple taffeta. Three rows of self‑covered taffeta buttons add beautiful detail and interest to the back. The gown closes with a side zipper and is fully lined with a heavy inner fabric. Beneath that is an attached crinoline with an additional silky lining, giving the skirt its full, sweeping shape.

It is just beautiful, exactly what one would expect from Victor Costa and Neiman Marcus — perfect for the holiday season and especially for celebrating New Year’s Eve when you want to look gorgeous and be the belle of the ball.

By: Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus
Approximate Measurements – This means the measurements of the item listed – not of your own figure. You must be a few inches smaller than the measurements shown.
Size: 12 but go by the measurements as sizes have changed over the years
Bust: 36 - 38 stretched tight
Waist: 31 
Length: from underarm nearly 48
Fabric: Acetate taffeta
Care: Dry clean
Condition: Very good with a bit of white on one back flap, a small dot of soil in back, a small spot in front that appears food‑related, and some faint water‑type spotting visible only in bright sunlight; all should come out with a cleaning, which you would want to do before wearing.

Care Instructions

We examine each item carefully and note any imperfections, but unless an item is said to be new, please don't expect it to be perfect & even some new items have small imperfections. I will always state in the description if there are any imperfections & I never do repairs but leave them to others who are better able to do them than me as that is not my expertise.

Please remember that unless specified all items have been used and will show varying signs of use or wear. We always list the obvious imperfections to the best of our abilities. However, some slight imperfections that will not show or affect wearing or using the item may slip by or not be considered worth mentioning.

Vintage nightgowns & peignoirs may be delicate so I do not wash them in the machine. I wash them in lukewarm water with Woolite or some other mild soap, then rinse & hang dripping wet in the shower.

Since these are vintage items, a bit of extra care needs to be taken with them so they remain beautiful & I definitely would never put a vintage nightgown or a peignoir in the dryer as it would ruin it.

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