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refindandd…
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Beaded, sequin and embroidery dress. Sleeveless. Zips up the back. Only one slit at the bottom on the side. The material I am guessing is woven tweed. The length is a little longer than mid-calf. There are no labels, tags or size on the dress. I am not sure what size it would be. Around the collar is very interesting to me. Wandering if the work was done my hand?
Measurements
Shoulders 18" Collar is 7" across and rounds down 4.5" Bust 42" Waist 42" Hips 44" Length 52” Around the bottom 45" Slit 11" Arms 17.5"
Would this be a size 16?
Gold thread, pearl beads, turquoise color beads, gold and silver thread/chain?, gold sequin, hot pink and aqua blue.
DressesFrom wiggle to A-line, mini to peasant, dresses are perhaps the most endles…
EmbroideryHand-stitched embroidery is one of the oldest ways to decorate rugs, clothi…
It's a kaftan and from the zipper and tapered seams it looks relatively new (maybe the 1980s).