In the early 1980s, selling the idea of having a custom tailored dress was uncommon. Traveling in China, there were small shops,
literally the size of an efficiency bathroom, that advertised made to measure dresses where you could pick your own hand-made silk and make your own design. This exceptional dress is the result. There is no label and no size or fabric indicators, however, there is no question that it is a fine silk (dry-clean only). It is roughly size 14. The dimensions are: shoulder to shoulder 16", underarm to underarm 21", length from top of shoulder 46". It is unlined, so the silk swishes on the body, cooling and warming at the same time. The amazing details include perfect pleats, hand covered buttons, blouson sleeves that button, a stand-up collar and slightly puffed shoulders. It is a fascinating combination of Asian inspired tailoring with American flapper design properties. The result is a one-of-akind dress that never goes out of style!
Product code: Vintage Custom Handmade selling Tailored Silk Dress from Beijing 1980s