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• The twin of the dress that walked the Fall 2008 runway Look 38
• Under the creative direction of Roberto Cavalli
•  Dresses in the collection had a bit of a 1950s feel and you can see that inspiration in this dress
• The dress is fitted through the bodice with an inner cupped and lightly boned corset to hold it in place around you. It is suspended from the shoulder with the little silk straps and one shoulder has a spray of pale pink silk flowers following the curve of the strap.
• The skirt is incredibly full and has layers of horizontal bands of a soft lace that overlap each other all the way to the hem. Stiffened inner hem to help hold the shape and volume.  Underneath that are multiple layers of ivory silk netting to hold the volume.
• The entire dress is covered in a soft ivory lace
• Under the built-in corset the dress is lined in an ivory silk
• Closes with a hidden set side zipper
• Excellent condition

Bust: 14-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: to 12.5 flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: approx 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 59" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Reference Photos: (1-5) Fall 2008 Roberto Cavalli, Look 38.  /  (6) Fall 2008 Roberto Cavalli Ad Campaign by Inez & Vinoodh.

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