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ARCHIVE - 1950s Lace Wedding Dress

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Original 1950s lace wedding dress, very much in the sweeping style of Grace Kelly's when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. This look is often called the Princess fit. The bodice of the dress is very fitted with a side zip opening whilst the key hole v-neck collar can be left open or closed as there is a hook and eye fastening. The slim cut tapered sleeves have a pointed cuff which elongates the arms. The skirt portion has three darts both front and back which give the skirt a gentle flare as it reaches the floor. The lace overlay is delicately over stitched in a repeat floral pattern and I would say the colour is off-white.

The original acetate dress lining is present and this underdress has a sweetheart neckline which echos the graceful lines of the lace overdress. This fastens to the rear with its original metal zip.

Both dresses in the ensemble are in fantastic vintage conditon with no issues of any note and dry cleaned, ready to wear. Unlabelled but of high end manufactured quality. Our model is 5'4" and a UK size 6-8 or US 2-4; this fits her well. Of note, she prefered the dress with the keyhole neckline reversed and a high neckline line to the front.

You may wish to try this dress on in person at our studio in London where we have a larger selection. Please contact us for appointments.


MEASUREMENTS
Bust - 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Waist - 26 in. (66 cm)
Hip - 41 in. (104 cm)
Length - 57.5 in. (146 cm)
Shoulders - 16 in. (40.6 cm)

Pickup currently unavailable at CIRCA VINTAGE

F.A.Q.

Will you set anything aside for me before I come?

We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?

Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
Do you have a price range?

Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
Can I bring anyone with me?

Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
Where can I get alterations?

We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Do you have an after-care service?

We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
Can I cancel my appointment?

You are free to cancel but please do give us as much notice as possible.
Where's the showroom?

Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB

Upon arrival, buzz the 87A button on the gate or call us 020 7736 5038 to let you in.
Do you have parking?

We offer free, secure, off-street parking but it is a tight squeeze – so do let us know in advance if you will be needing this and we can make sure that there is space available.
How do I get there by public transport?

Underground:

Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines

Nine Elms (9 min walk) – Northern Line

Overground:

Wandsworth Road (13 min walk) – Westbound to Clapham Junction / Eastbound to Dalston Junction
What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, credit/debit card, bank transfer, contactless, Paypal