I love Suzy Perette pieces and the earlier, really great ones are just getting more and more rare. This one is a beauty and you cannot go wrong with a little black dress. Made of a beautiful grade, black silk, this one is a beauty. The front is cut simply so the bodice is nicely fitted to the body. The waist nips in over a full skirt. Adorning the bodice and circling around the torso are three black silk bands of fabric, stacked atop each other from the waist to the squared off neckline. Each has a sweet little flat bow at its center. This beautifully detailed bodice sits atop the full skirt. This banding detail and use of the bows cleverly draws the eye into the center of the dress and waist and gives the illusion of an even greater nipped in waist and hourglass silhouette. I love it. The back is scooped in the same squared off cut as the front for the perfect balance. The skirt has the perfect amount of fullness that allows you wear it with or without a crinoline and not be too overwhelmed by volume (shown with a light crinoline under it here). Excellent condition.
Fully lined in a black silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. There are the tiniest bit of "wrinkling" to the fabric directly under the arm but this does not affect how it presents when worn. There is no discoloration or weakening to the fabric there that I can see. Styled here with a light crinoline underneath that is not uncluded. It can easily be worn without one.
Sleeves: 24"
Shoulders: 13" approx.
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 16" from top of bodice to top of waist
Skirt: 32" from top of waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED
Item# DD2138
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
