1960's Gene Shelly Chartreuse Yellow Sequin Beaded Knit Abstract Cocktail Dress
ID: 1204182 Size: medium Condition: Excellent Mid-century Gene Shelly designer garments are in a class of their own. They are always fully-sequined by hand and fit to flatter the figure. This early 1960's treasure has a fantastic abstract-deco design worked in, featuring iridescent-beadwork. The base is an ultra-soft chartreuse yellow wool-knit and the sequin work is done in the same hue. Just look at the detail pictures! Though the hourglass fit is rather seductive, the 3/4-length sleeves give it a balanced elegance that Gene Shelly is known for. I love the nipped-waist belted hourglass wiggle skirt! This is the type of garment celebrity vixens, like Marilyn Monroe, made infamous. Extraordinary and a rare find to be in such pristine condition. Measurements (The knit will allow stretch so you can safely add two inches to the below measurements)Bust: 34 inchesWaist: 28 inchesHips: 36 inchesSleeve Length: 19 inchesTotal Length: 42 inches This vintage Gene Shelly designer dress is in