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Black tulle strapless dress with full below-the-knee skirt with large black silk bow at waist
evening dress
Black tulle strapless dress with full below-the-knee skirt with large black silk bow at waist
Evening dress
Brand (French, founded 1947)
Designer (1905 - 1957)
Fall 1955
Tulle, net, and silk faille
France
Permanent loan of Mrs. Michael Blankfort
Object numberPL74.1.17
This light-as-air evening dress was meant for dancing. Its silhouette and materials evoke a ballet costume, and its length accommodates movement. The lightweight underskirt is covered by four layers of tulle, while the oversized knotted bow is a playful contrast to the buoyant silhouette—and would have kept the wearer’s dance partner at a respectful distance.
DescriptionStrapless evening dress in black tulle; long waisted boned bodice of crushed tulle, full below-the-knee skirt of layered tulle and heavy net; large silk faille bow at CF waist, with long ends
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