{"product_id":"mam-selle-by-betty-carol-1959-sculptural-petal-puff-long-sleeve-black-dress","title":"Mam’selle by Betty Carol 1959 Sculptural Petal Puff Long Sleeve Black Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eUtterly fabulous \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Carol for Mam'selle 1959\/1960\u003c\/strong\u003e taffeta and wool dress. Sculptural and seamlessly of-it's-time, yet bewilderingly light years ahead. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMam’selle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the higher end and comparatively expensive of the Seventh Avenue Junior labels for young women.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The sleeveless iteration of this design was documented in the September 1960 issue of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the scan is included below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert construction. The bodice and sleeves are made from a smooth woven wool with an elegant, wide boat neckline. Sophisticated and sexy plunging back. Princess seaming for a fitted silhouette throughout the bodice to the drop waist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wool skirt has a pencil silhouette with a series of 14 inset taffeta petals about 3\" below the waist. Despite the voluminous skirt, the dress still has a svelte look and fit. The taffeta is thick and luxurious with tulle within the puffs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is not fully lined, but the bodice of the wool dress has a woven cotton backing sewn with it. The sleeves are unlined and the lightweight wool weave is slightly sheer.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dress skirt has been constructed with a backing of Pellon interfacing to give the dress skirt the stiffened, voluminous silhouette without all the fuss of a crinoline. Zipper closure down the center back of the dress. Two of the petals at the back of the dress discreetly snap on and off for back zipper access. The cuffs zip up the forearm 4 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress has Betty Carol's Mam'selle label as well as the California boutique label, Marsi's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. Gentle wear commensurate with age. There is a small abrasion to one of the side front taffeta petals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits like a modern US 2 or 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust:  33”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist:  25”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop Waist: 30\" (above petals, high hip)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHip:  Open at 43” maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength:  38” 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder:  15”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve:  22”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mam'selle","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":50738325422332,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/Photoroom_20250125_114220.jpg?v=1773020646","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/fr\/products\/mam-selle-by-betty-carol-1959-sculptural-petal-puff-long-sleeve-black-dress","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}