Pierre Balmain
c. 1987 Strapless Ivory Gathered Cocktail Dress
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c. 1987 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture by Erik Mortensen strapless ivory gathered cocktail dress. Knee-length dress with fitted pleated bust through hip and full flare skirting. Built-in boned corset and waistbelt. Concealed side zip closure, with rhinestone and silver-tone side button closures. Numbered: 170-138. Fabric contents unlisted; feels like silk gazar. In good vintage condition with light spotting at back (mostly concealed due to construction; visible only upon close inspection); faint underarm discoloration; re-stitched area at top of bust; light wear at button loops and near top of zipper at side; and moderate missing rhinestone from buttons (noticeable upon close inspection). Has been taken to couture cleaner and arrives ready to wear.
Measurements
Best fits size US 4. Photographed slightly in hip on size US 2 - 4 mannequin.
Pit to Pit (Bust): 15.3" lying flat (30.6" when worn; designed for strapless corset fit)
Waist: 13.0" lying flat (26.0" when worn; designed for corset fit)
Hip: 18.7" lying flat (37.4" when worn)
Length: 35.2" from upper bust to hemline (approximately 44.2" from shoulder to hemline when worn)
Returns
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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.