Charles James Satin Evening Dress, 1945

Additional versions of this dress are recorded on page 130 in The Genius of Charles James (Coleman, 1982).

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Dark blue silk satin "Infanta" late-day dress with pointed collar, open neckline, draped and gathered bustline with pointed waist, long stylized raglan sleeves, and full gored skirt with inverted pleats at center front, and center back hand-set zipper closure. The interior bodice is structured with boning on black organza and faced with black silk taffeta. The interior skirt has pleated crinoline and satin flounces at the front hips to assist with skirt fullness.
Label: Charles James / 45
Size Label: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18.5"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 25"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 54.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

Property from the Collection of Barbara Sculati, Golden Valley, Minnesota