• Size: Small/ Medium
• Condition: Excellent
• Stunning 1930s Vionnet Adaption maxi dress
• Seductive illusion neckline embellished with shimmering claw set rhinestones~ they're sparklier and more noticeable in person than in the photos
• Dramatic balloon sleeves with little ties at the wrists
  
• Attached belt with Deco seaming and an original rhinestone buckle at the back of the waist
• Lightwieght woven fabric, probably rayon/ wool blend
• Side snap placket
• Unlined
• Flat Measurements~ Shoulders 12.5" Chest 19" Waist 14" Hip 19" Length 56"
• Belt will currently fit a 28" waist and can be altered to make it smaller. Waist of the dress itself is 28"
• Shown on size XS with waist pinned to fit
• Excellent condition with no damage, staining or alterations, only gentle wear to the net in places.  Sturdy and wearable. Freshly cleaned and ready to wear
• The dress is dark black, a few of the photos are lightened to show details
• 'Adaption' labels were designs from Paris couture houses licensed for production in the US. There are copyright labels in the side seams of the skirt
• The House of Vionnet and its founder, Madeleine Vionnet invented the bias cut dress and draped styles that are such a mainstay of modern fashion
• This dress has such a contemporary feel despite being almost 100 years old. A very special piece of fashion history