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Luis Estévez Black *Larger Size* Knotted Shoulder Plunge-Front Dress - M-L, 1957
About the Item
Known as "the neckline king," Luis Estévez skyrocketed to stardom in 1955 with designs that celebrated--and flaunted--the female figure. Immaculately tailored, this bombshell cocktail dress strongly resembles the 1957 model featured in Look Magazine with a warning that read, "If you are shy, don't look at this ad." It sold out in a day.
Sleeveless cocktail dress featuring draped shoulder bows, deeply plunging front and rear neckline and body con princess seams front and back. Padded breast cups for amplified curves. Rear metal zipper closure with top hook and loop; horsehair-backed hemline. Fully lined in cotton muslin.
fabric: heavyweight silk crêpe, cotton muslin
noteworthy: dry clean only
repairs: replaced bustline cups
condition: excellent with gentle stiffening to hemline
measurements:
neckline opening: 11” across
neckline drop: 11” from shoulder in front, 13” in back
shoulders: 13” from shoulder edge to edge
bust: 42”
waist: 29 ½”
hips: 44”
length: 35 ½” from underarm, 44 ½”from shoulder
sweep: 56”
label: Estévez
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium-large depending on bust
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- Dimensions:Marked Size: none; comparable to size M-L (US)Bust: 42 in (106.68 cm)Waist: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Hip: 44 in (111.76 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)
- Style:Wiggle (In the Style Of)
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- Condition:Altered (not by designer). Light stiffening to hemline.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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