Late 1970s Ruben Panis Silk Floral Handkerchief Hem Dress, XS/S
Dates to the late 1970s to early 80s
Fabricated in a black silk chiffon with a jacquard stripe and a vibrant printed floral pattern
Lined in a 3 layer black silk chiffon spaghetti strap slip attached at the waist seam
Fastens with a YKK coil zipper down center back of the slip and a hook and eye at the top
Fastens with silk covered snaps down the center back of the top layer and hooks and eyes at the top
Handkerchief hem
Maker: Ruben Panis
Condition: Very good. Presents beautifully, but i did spot two discreet repairs, one to the shoulder and one to one of the points of the handkerchief hem. Due to the nature of the print, I only spotted them when taking measurements. See photos. Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Dress
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 37”
Waist: 27”
Hips: full
Sweep: 228”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 41”
Sleeve length: 25” overarm from center back to wrist. (no defined shoulder seam or armhole)
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 9.5”
Slip
Bust: 35”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dates to the late 1970s to early 80s
Fabricated in a black silk chiffon with a jacquard stripe and a vibrant printed floral pattern
Lined in a 3 layer black silk chiffon spaghetti strap slip attached at the waist seam
Fastens with a YKK coil zipper down center back of the slip and a hook and eye at the top
Fastens with silk covered snaps down the center back of the top layer and hooks and eyes at the top
Handkerchief hem
Maker: Ruben Panis
Condition: Very good. Presents beautifully, but i did spot two discreet repairs, one to the shoulder and one to one of the points of the handkerchief hem. Due to the nature of the print, I only spotted them when taking measurements. See photos. Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Dress
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 37”
Waist: 27”
Hips: full
Sweep: 228”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 41”
Sleeve length: 25” overarm from center back to wrist. (no defined shoulder seam or armhole)
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 9.5”
Slip
Bust: 35”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Dates to the late 1970s to early 80s
Fabricated in a black silk chiffon with a jacquard stripe and a vibrant printed floral pattern
Lined in a 3 layer black silk chiffon spaghetti strap slip attached at the waist seam
Fastens with a YKK coil zipper down center back of the slip and a hook and eye at the top
Fastens with silk covered snaps down the center back of the top layer and hooks and eyes at the top
Handkerchief hem
Maker: Ruben Panis
Condition: Very good. Presents beautifully, but i did spot two discreet repairs, one to the shoulder and one to one of the points of the handkerchief hem. Due to the nature of the print, I only spotted them when taking measurements. See photos. Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: looks to best suit a modern. Please use measurements below.
Dress
Shoulder: No defined shoulder seam
Bust: 37”
Waist: 27”
Hips: full
Sweep: 228”
Length from Shoulder to Waist seam: 14.5” to bottom waist seam
Length from Waist seam to Hem: 41”
Sleeve length: 25” overarm from center back to wrist. (no defined shoulder seam or armhole)
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 9.5”
Slip
Bust: 35”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild