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Ceil Chapman 1950's Black Silk Chiffon Ruched Cocktail Dress

$950.00
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This is a timeless Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon cocktail dress, beautifully designed with the brand's signature attention to feminine draping and soft structure. Elegant and flattering, this piece captures the refined glamour of 1950's style. The bodice features ruched layers that cross each other in a wrap-style down the waist to the high hip. The sides of the bodice are gently boned on either side of the ribcage, ending above the natural waist. This classic Chapman design element does wonders for the waist!  The skirt begins at the high hip and seamlessly flows into the diaphanous skirt. The skirt is composed of two airy layers of sheer black silk chiffon and an inner layer of a matte black silk. This soft volume adds a graceful movement that flows with every step. Finished with a zipper closure at the back. This dress is a true mid-century gem. 
 In great vintage condition.
About a modern US 6.

Ceil Chapman 1950's Dress Details

All measurements in inches (centimeters)

DESIGNER
Ceil Chapman
ERA
1950s
MATERIAL
Black Chiffon
CONDITION
GREAT VINTAGE
★★★★☆
Measurement Inches CM
Sleeve 6.5 inches 17 cm
Bust 34 inches 86 cm
Waist 27 inches 68 cm
Hips 38 inches 97 cm
Length 44 inches 112 cm
Ceil Chapman 1950s. Black chiffon dress with signature feminine draping. Ruched bodice with sculpted gathered effect. Draped neckline, short sleeves, textural layering. Full chiffon skirt with soft volume and graceful movement. Back zipper with mirrored ruching. Great vintage condition. True vintage gem. Classic 1950s elegance. Romantic and timeless.
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Ceil Chapman 1950's Black Silk Chiffon Ruched Cocktail Dress

$950.00
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