1940s HOWARD GREER chiffon dramatic TRAIN dress small | new fall
m i n t : pristine with no signs of wear- possibly deadstock
e x c e l l e n t : signs of normal wear and age- no obvious flaws
v e r y g o o d : noted minor flaws that may have been already repaired - very wearable
g o o d : many noted minor flaws and/or mends -wearable
f a i r : numerous noted flaws and mends, some significant - still wearable
Exquisite 1940's dress by famed Hollywood costume designer turned retail designer Howard Greer. Done in a black silk chiffon layer on top of a rayon and lace applique base. The base dress has thin silk straps, cut out appliques on a nude rayon and black rayon on the rest of the dress. The silk chiffon layer lays over this base and has hook and eyes at the back of neck. The skirt is gathered in front and back with a long dramatic train at the back. Back metal zipper on the inner dress
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Brand: Howard Greer Beverly Hills
Size on tag: 14
Fits like: small/medium
Color: black
Material: silk chiffon/lace appliques/rayon
Condition: Good Vintage: Inner straps are fraying a little bit at the top, still strong and wearable and not noticeable since the chiffon lays on top. Two holes mended on side of skirt at hem. Seam at elbow has a mend to the chiffon. Two pindot holes, one under arm, one on skirt. Back of skirt has some pulls from what looks to have been a gather that has been taken out. Priced accordingly.
✂-----Measurements
Bust (underarm seam) : 36"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Total length (top of bodice to hem): 45" (train is longer)