It has a sexy fitted shape, slim adjustable straps and bands of sheer ric-rac style floral trim accenting the bust and hem.
Part of the fun of dyeing anything is the surprise of how things turn out. (Like snowflakes - or people - no two are ever exactly alike.) In yet another example of an effect I probably couldn't have achieved if I'd tried, the body of this dyed up a smoky shade of gray while the lacy trim stayed true to it's original color.
It's not a true solid, meaning it has a couple darker and lighter spots - and in the case of this particular batch, little bits of blue and red sprinkled about - which is just the nature of the process.
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100% nylon (exclusive of trim)
Machine wash cold w/ mild detergent, delicate cycle; tumble dry low.
bust: 33"
length: 39" (with straps fully extended)
[Measurements are taken flat, then doubled - except for the length; for best fit, compare the measurements to a similar piece in your closet.]
This is marked a size 34. In terms of this type of lingerie I usually base fit on a woman's bra size. I wear a size 36 bra and this is snug on me; I'd say it's best for a 32 - 34" bust. Slips like these are somewhat forgiving though and can still look fabulous worn a little loose or a little tight - it really depends on how you plan to style and wear it.
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There's a small nick / tear just under the left side shoulder strap. (See pic #5)
Otherwise in great vintage condition. This will arrive washed and ready to wear.
(PS: In case you're wondering about any "side effects" from wearing a hand-dyed slip around the house, or anywhere else - the pieces go through two fairly rigorous washings during the process which helps set the dye. To date I have never had any problems with bleeding or color transfer and I have two chairs covered in white fabric in my living room.)
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