Evening set
Designer
Helen Yrande
1932
Silk chiffon and silk crepe
Gift of Sophie Gimbel
Object number75.69.9
Although meant to be worn strictly within the domestic sphere, dressing and “at home” gowns were often rendered with as much care as evening wear. Filmy and sensuous, this silk chiffon ensemble — by Hélène Yrande, who specialized in intimate attire — was meticulously executed using tiny, hand-tucked pleats.
DescriptionDusty apricot pink silk chiffon negligee ensemble; front of dress bodice is cowl draped with pleated chiffon used horizontally; pleats are caught at waist seam draping up either side and caught into piped armhole; panel of pleats hang from drape to floor at center front; plain underarm panel of chiffon on either side; pleated panel of chiffon hangs from wide piped neck to back dipping hem; 3/4 inch self sash from front ties around waist to back bow. Dusty apricot silk chiffon bolero entirely pleated; pleats swirl from horizontal in front to vertical at back and are held by rows of stitching; flaring sleeves vertically pleated with five rows of stay stitching from elbow to cuffs; lined in sheer silk. Apricot silk crepe slip with fitted bust yoke edged at top with beige marquisette; narrow marquisette straps; long fitted darts on either side front; elasticized panel across back at waist; slit on either side at hem has scallops which continue around hem; scalloped chiffon addition 2.5 inches wide around crepe hem; zipper closing at left side.Collections
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