And therein lies the solution, for what is more royal than purple: the colour once so highly prized that the Phoenician monarchs had their clothes dyed in the mulberry mucus of sea snails?*
Oh dear, this is getting awfully educational... Whips! Handcuffs! Dita von Teese! There, that's better.
The point of all this is that today I present for your perusal a DIVINE, mint condition, royal purple gown. How divine is this gown? Well, I often find myself saying, while diving into the racks under the gaze of old biddies at thrift shops, "they don't make 'em like this anymore!" And this gown, dear madamettes, is the case that proves the point. From the delicate row of buttons at the wrist, to the subtle folds on the chest, to the intricate silver lacings of the buckle at the waist, this dress is all class. It's fully lined and even comes with a sleeveless overcoat to give it a different look and a bit of removable warmth.
This one's a gem-coloured gem, ladies. Details are below, photos and auction are over at TradeMe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Womenswear/Vintage-retro/Size-14/auction-253610542.htm
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That's it for now, I must sign off as it is evening-time and your loyal Madam has to go do seductive things with feathers.
Love,
The Vintage Madam.
*Today's garment contains no sea snail mucus. That I know of.
| Size on label: | none given |
| Modern size: | best on a size 14 or slim-hipped 16 |
| Label: | Camette |
| Condition: | Flawless :) |
| Fabric: | Not stated; chiffony in top / sleeves, heavier on main body |
| Closure: | Back zip |
| Measurements: | (all taken laying flat) |
| Armpit-to-armpit: | 54cm |
| Waist: | 45cm |
| Hips: | 56cm |
| Length: | 108cm shoulder to hem |
| Features: | Overcoat; fully lined; silver buckle at waist |
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