Lizzy C'est Manifique Dress

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This vintage 'Elizabeth de Frere' designer original dress is at least 50 years young and in fantastic condition. Vintage silk designed to delicately reflect colour and cut when worn to enhance YOU. The elegantly cut design and, feminine details of this dress makes this unique dress a style winner!

Wear this dress with one of our Painted Bird Kimono for an art deco inspired look. Or, a pashmina or classic jacket over top for evening warmth. This dress will take you through events and weddings in effortless chic with your favourite complimentary accessories and footwear! Imagine with beautiful strappy gold sandals ... c'est manifique!

Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin
: Private Collection NZ
Label: Elizabeth de Frere

Fabric: Silk and beads
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. Some discolorations from the gelatin beads from laundering however we believe it actually serves to enhance the exquisite beading. Sight fading at shoulders and a couple of areas of darker discolouration as pictured. Absolutely wearable as it or entirely renewable.

Modern Size Indicator*:
 12 - 14
Waist/Fit: Shoulder 42, Bust 52, Waist 49 cm, Drop Waist/Hip 49(Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Tailored 
Fixture: Original

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colors may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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