Jean Desses
1956 Couture Ecru Silk Chiffon Drape Gown

$8,495

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1956 Jean Dessès Couture (Attributed) ecru silk chiffon drape gown. Off-white / warm ecru nipped waist dress with layered chiffon bust and tiered side-swept pleated drape skirting. Fully lined with white lining, featuring built-in boned bodice. Concealed back zip closure and padded tie closure at back. In very good vintage condition with light wear throughout: very slight fraying at top of shoulder strap (unnoticeable when worn unless upon close inspection); faint underarm discoloration; and pin-sized spots at skirting (unnoticeable when worn unless upon close inspection).

Provenance: from the personal private collection of designer Dominique Sirop. Similar piece featured in the Met Museum in yellow colorway. According to the Met Museum: "Dessès captured the expressive opulence of the era of haute couture’s birth; he modernized and softened the nineteenth-century paradigm with his fluid draping and airy textiles." Note that this dress does not have brand tag, but is attributed through silhouette, construction, and provenance.

Best fits size US 0 - 2. Model in studio images is 5'9" and wears size US 0 - 2.

Pit to Pit (Bust): 16.0" lying flat (32.0" when worn; designed for corset fit)

Waist: 12.1" lying flat (24.2" when worn; designed for corset fit)

Hip: Up to 19.1" (38.2" when worn; based off of interior lining)

Length: 62.3" from shoulder to hemline

Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Size Guide

XS S M L XL
Numeric Size 0-2 4 6-8 10 12-14

Bust

 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41
Waist 23-25 26-27 28-30 31-32 33-36
Hips
32.5-35.8
35.8-37.8
 37.8-40 40-42.5 42.5-49.5

 * All measurements are in inches.