{"product_id":"ceil-chapman-1953-black-shirred-sleeved-evening-dress-vogue-documented","title":"Ceil Chapman 1953 Black Ruched Sleeved Evening Dress, Vogue Documented","description":"\u003c!-- Product Description for Shopify --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 60px; height: 1px; background: #000; margin: 20px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    This \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e-documented \u003cstrong\u003e1953 Ceil Chapman\u003c\/strong\u003e is the epitome of elegance. Black rayon jersey with a matte finish drapes with seemingly effortless fluidity due to the masterwork of Chapman. Chapman is revered for her exquisite draping, hourglass silhouettes, and as \u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn Monroe's favorite designer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a sparkling repertoire and a rabbit hole you should ponder!\n\n    The meticulously placed drapes of the shirred bodice sculpt the feminine physique in a flattering form. The wide-set scoop neck and plunged back complement the rounded, organic curves that follow the dress. The dress can be worn as a near off-the-shoulder style to display the full décolletage. Ruched and gathered elbow-length sleeves. Delicate draping beginning at the high hip bone continues down to the hem like a refined ripple. Marvelous craftsmanship we seldom see emulated these days!\n\n    The dress closes with a zipper and hook down the back. The skirt has been lined with Pellon interfacing to give the dress skirt the stiffened, voluminous silhouette without all the fuss of a crinoline. The bodice does not have a built-in corselette, but there are four enclosed pillars of boning (one at either breast and two in the back).\n\n    \u003cem\u003e\"Moulded matte jersey: the most successful dress of its kind. This particular dress is already a fabulous success. See why? It's a fashion, and it's a figure-maker. The entire front is moulded, the side panels are stiffened. By Ceil Chapman of Heller rayon matte jersey.\"\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eVogue,\u003c\/em\u003e November 1953).\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003eGreat vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. A few minor teeny abrasions and pinholes commensurate with the 70+ year age. Fits like a modern \u003cstrong\u003eUS 4\u003c\/strong\u003e. Possibly a US 6 with waist-shaping underpinnings for that true Old Hollywood hourglass effect.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCeil Chapman 1953 Vogue Documented Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAll measurements in inches (centimeters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eDESIGNER\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCeil Chapman\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eYEAR\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e1953\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eVogue Documented\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center; position: relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003eGREAT VINTAGE\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #fff;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCM\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eShoulder (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e15 inches (elbow length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e38 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBust\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e35 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e89 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e26 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e66 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHip\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e40 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e102 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e122 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBack Scoop Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f0f0; border-left: 4px solid #000; padding: 12px; margin-top: 15px; font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n      Ceil Chapman 1953. Vogue November 1953 documented. Black matte rayon jersey with masterful draping. Shirred bodice, wide scoop neck, plunged back. Elbow-length ruched sleeves. Hourglass silhouette with Pellon-stiffened skirt, four pillars of boning. Off-shoulder styling option. ~US 4. Great vintage condition, minor age wear. Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer. Old Hollywood figure-maker. Marvelous craftsmanship.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ceil Chapman","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":49260087312636,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/Photoroom_20260701_132501.jpg?v=1783114753","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/es\/products\/ceil-chapman-1953-black-shirred-sleeved-evening-dress-vogue-documented","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}