evening ensemble; dress, matching overdress

Brown satin open-front, floor length overdress, red/multicolor print sheath dress visible under

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Detail of center neckline and bodice of red / multicolor Chinese cloud inspired print dress

Detail of brown satin overdress gathered and tied at center low-hip; multicolor print dress und…

Statement Sleeves exhibition installation view of seven dressed mannequins in the Puffs and Fol…

Statement Sleeves exhibition installation view of five dressed mannequins in the Puffs and Fold…

Evening ensemble

Brand Milgrim (American, 1927 - 1990)

Retailer Milgrim (American, 1927 - 1990)

1924

Multicolor silk crinkle crepe and silk

USA

Gift of Mrs. Jerome Kilty

Object number74.72.12

Harper’s Bazaar wrote that Sally Milgrim’s dresses from 1924 were distinguished by their extreme slenderness. This example flirts with volume by relocating the ubiquitous puff sleeve to expand over the elbow, an inventive design choice that is emphasized by contrasting fabric in a then-fashionable Chinoserie print.

DescriptionEvening set with long sleeveless sheath silk crinkle crepe in red / multicolor Chinese inspired print; black (faded to brown) silk satin open front overdress with sleeve trim in printed fabric, center front bow tie at low hip

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1920s

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Statement Sleeves

China Chic: East Meets West