VINTAGE GARDEN PARTY FLORAL PRINT PLEATED SURPLICE NECKLINE SILKY TAFFETA DRESS

A vintage floral silky garden party dress with a surplice bodice. Gorgeous colors in a floral print. Small cap sleeves which are covered by the pleated fabric on the bodice. Princess seams which are very slimming. Bodice comes to a "V" below the waist. Very full skirt. Back zipper. Fabric feels and sounds like taffeta. Bodice is lined with the same beautiful fabric. Skirt not lined because it is so full it is not needed.

The Loralie company made fabulous very elegant dresses during their time and they were absolutely beautiful and very expensive decades ago. Only sold at very high end stores.

Perfect for the a guest at a wedding, a party, a formal occasion or a cruise!

By: Loralie - Made in the U.S.A.
Size: Tag says Size 6 but that is vintage sizing. Sizes have changed in the '70s and this did not fit my small model who is a Size 6. I could not get the zipper up as shown in a photo. (Photo)
Her measurements are: Bust 34.2 Waist: 25.2 Hips: 35.7 so you should be several inches smaller than my model's measurements.
Approximate Measurements – This means the measurements of the dress listed – NOT OF YOUR FIGURE. You must be a few inches smaller than the measurements shown below.
Bust: 34 - 35 stretched
Waist: 26
Length: 46 - 47
Fabric: Poly Taffeta
Care: Dry clean
Condition: Very good

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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.

The items are sold as we find them. We do not dry clean, launder, alter or repair vintage clothing and they should be cleaned or washed upon arrival. Please make your selection carefully & check the measurements as there is no return on clothing or other items.