Description
This is a Vintage 1980s Dress from Gunne Sax designer Jessica McClintock.
It's from a limited edition line she did back in the 80's using gorgeous French fabrics by Boussac. She also lavished these dresses with upscale heavy cotton lace.
Marked a size vintage size 5/6. Remember, vintage runs small. It is snug in the bust on my size 2 dress form, which measures 34 - 25 - 34.5, unpinned.
36% cotton, 14% polyester, 50% rayon, with 100% cotton trim.
The color is a medium sage green with brown plaid, and there are subtle apricot slubs. The overall effect is olive green.
This French Day Dress / Victorian Prairie style has exceptional details and a unique design.
High collar is lace trimmed. Beautiful setting for your own favorite antique brooch (NOT included.)
Front yoke overlay is trimmed with various laces.
Back yoke flanged overlay is lace trimmed, also.
Princess seams for a shapely fit.
Basque waist in front comes to a point.
Button down back to about hip level.
Victorian-style leg o mutton sleeves, with lace trim.
Fit and flare skirt - quite full at the hem. Side seam pockets.
Unlined.
CONDITION
In pristine condition but for one small detail: the bottom button was missing, and I have replaced it. It is NOT a perfect match, but it blends well and is inconspicuous. See photos.
Otherwise, flawless. Clean and ready to wear.
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 34
Waist 26
Hip about 45
Length 43 center back collar seam to hem
Back length 14 1/2" from collar seam to waist seam
Waist seam to hem: 28 1/2
Shoulder to shoulder 12 1/2"
TAGS Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax French Day Dress Prairie Rustic CottageCore Victorian Steampunk Boussac French Country Festival Garden Party Boho Hippie Country Western Romantic Heroine
It's from a limited edition line she did back in the 80's using gorgeous French fabrics by Boussac. She also lavished these dresses with upscale heavy cotton lace.
Marked a size vintage size 5/6. Remember, vintage runs small. It is snug in the bust on my size 2 dress form, which measures 34 - 25 - 34.5, unpinned.
36% cotton, 14% polyester, 50% rayon, with 100% cotton trim.
The color is a medium sage green with brown plaid, and there are subtle apricot slubs. The overall effect is olive green.
This French Day Dress / Victorian Prairie style has exceptional details and a unique design.
High collar is lace trimmed. Beautiful setting for your own favorite antique brooch (NOT included.)
Front yoke overlay is trimmed with various laces.
Back yoke flanged overlay is lace trimmed, also.
Princess seams for a shapely fit.
Basque waist in front comes to a point.
Button down back to about hip level.
Victorian-style leg o mutton sleeves, with lace trim.
Fit and flare skirt - quite full at the hem. Side seam pockets.
Unlined.
CONDITION
In pristine condition but for one small detail: the bottom button was missing, and I have replaced it. It is NOT a perfect match, but it blends well and is inconspicuous. See photos.
Otherwise, flawless. Clean and ready to wear.
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 34
Waist 26
Hip about 45
Length 43 center back collar seam to hem
Back length 14 1/2" from collar seam to waist seam
Waist seam to hem: 28 1/2
Shoulder to shoulder 12 1/2"
TAGS Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax French Day Dress Prairie Rustic CottageCore Victorian Steampunk Boussac French Country Festival Garden Party Boho Hippie Country Western Romantic Heroine
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