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#7214 - c. 1960's GENE
SHELLY's Boutique International, California - Made in Hong Kong
Hand Knitted Wool Knit Gown Encrusted with Green Sequins and Crystal
Floral Beading!! Walk into the room in this and all eyes
will be on you! Guaranteed! (Not literary, please don't sue
me!) One of the most exciting of these type gowns I'm seen! These wool knit dresses and gowns entirely covered
with beading were extremely popular in the 1960s... for a very good
reason! They are gorgeous on just about everyone, AND very
comfortable! Just like wearing a long favorite sweater (though
not a bulky wool knit). Bell-shaped long sleeve and "Dior"
neckline are covered in white paillettes, various clear and white
sequins, rhinestones beads and faux pearls all in a 3-dimensional
floral design! And you don't even need your 3D glasses!! :)
A 1964 magazine wrote: "Shelly's
designs included slithery, spangled cocktail dresses and full length
evening attire. The hand embroidered or beaded detail was done in
Hong Kong on American manufactured fabric. A long rajah coat
with jewels will sell in the United States for almost $350, while
a two-piece dress will bring almost $600! This is from 1964!!
Nearly impossible to measure because it's a knit,
so stretches and will fit a variety of bodies, but Approximate size
2-6/8.
Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 30" waist, up to 40" hips (but
shown on mannequin 35/25/36 and is snug on her as well!), 54" long from shoulder to hem.
Excellent condition. Note, you see the green wool knit
material below the beading. This is original and normal... see
close-up photos for all detailing. BE MORE FABULOUS THAN THE XMAS
TREE! I listed the dress and decided to
wear it to the Asian themed Xmas party this year, and got so many
compliments. Don't hesitate to buy
these wool sequined Hong Kong dresses... they are SO wonderful and
comfortable... and warm on a chilly winter evening!
$ 1,750.
Approx. - SIZE 2/4/6, to smallish 8
(check
measurements above)
