VINTAGE NEW SCARLET & GOLD SILK SARONG DRESS – SWEETHEART NECKLINE - BOW WTH SIDE BIAS CUT DRAPE
This is a stunning vintage all‑silk sarong‑style dress in rich scarlet, dark gold, brown, and touches of white, arranged in a beautiful abstract leaf print. The sweetheart neckline is softly sculpted and supported with boning for a flattering, secure fit. Gentle folds sweep diagonally from the right side across the bodice and meet additional folds at the waist, where a dramatic oversized bow anchors a long, elegant draped ruffle cascading down the left‑hand side. Likely produced in the 1980s. The silk has a luxurious, fluid feel — substantial yet soft — and the dress is fully lined. A 13½‑inch back zipper (marked YKK, the world’s leading maker of high‑quality zippers) closes the dress, with a kickpleat beneath for ease of movement. The construction is classic, feminine, and beautifully made. I do not see any flaws. There is a string from a tag hanging on the ribbons used for hanging up a dress on a hanger. The tag has come off but it looks like a new dress without the hang tag. A gorgeous vintage silk sarong dress with a bow and exceptional draping - timeless evening elegance! By: Silk Studio - Made in Hong Kong Size: 4 but go by the measurements for a good fit - My size 6 mannequin cannot zip the back fully which confirms the dress fits true to a modern size 4. Bust: 32-1/2 Waist: 26 Length: from underarm: 32 Fabric: Silk dress - acetate lining Care: Dry Clean Condition: Very good - Looks new and never worn - there are 2 thin strings hanging from the hang straps on the dress which usually have the price tag hanging from it. That is probably why they are there as someone cut the price tag off so I just left them . ______________________________________ 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. All photos & text are copyrighted with the library of congress & the sole property of Midnight Glamour & cannot be duplicated or copied in any manner & will be prosecuted if used.