1930s Black Wide Sleeve 'Ribbon' Dress designer-jacques-heim Sizing is variable because of

Sizing is variable because of the elastic gathers that really allow this piece to stretch and work for different sizes - if the bust fits the rest should work fine

I have always had a love for these hostess gowns - they make me think of the grand dames of fashion from the sixties - its the kind of thing American Royalty like Jackie O would have worn or some fabulous movie starlet hen she wanted to look grown up and glam

Present as more pink and the fabric is a good quality and not bulky or thick

Unlined and buttons down the front to close and then ties with the matching knit sash

There where two tiny heel holes near the bottom hem and I had a stitch put into each to secure

1930s Black Wide Sleeve 'Ribbon' Dress designer-jacques-heim Sizing is variable because ofThis dress is quite remarkable. It is entirely made of a weave of ribbon and what feels like a raffia. This gives it a complete bias cut effect and amazing texture. You can wear a nude slip under it and feel quite scandalous or get creative with color. These days I am sure there are girls that could get away with an amazing lingerie set under it only! The weave changes thickness and density to visually define the waist and give some structure around