DRAMATIC CEIL CHAPMAN PARTY DRESS, 1950s

Black rayon faille, accordion pleated standup ruff around neckline, wider at back where it falls away from body, cord tie belt, labeled, B 32", W 24", L 47", (light underarm stains, right underarm men

Bust & skirt of pleated pink cotton woven w/ white window-pane grid, white midriff band covered in white lace & pink silk soutache, labeled, B 34", W 25", L 45", (1" line of dirt at hem by CF seam) ve

Machine lace tulle embroidered w/ iridescent sequins, champagne silk satin inserted skirt band all over blush pink taffeta w/ scoop neckline, fitted W & flared skirt, CB zip closure, label "Ceil Chapm

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 blue silk w/ butterfly pleated & draped front bow to SHs, shaped bodice into CF panel, pleats on either side finished w/ spaghetti cord into tie at CB, silk souffle lin

Lilac-green taffeta having fitted sleeveless bodice and full skirt, decorated allover with narrow bands of self fabric in swags and hairpin curves, ruched cummerbund, horsehair hem binding, labeled. B

All w/ black label "Ceil Chapman": 1 w/ draped bodice into off-the-SH sleeves, fitted bodice & full skirt, B 35", W 27", L 53.5", (light stains lap & B, 1" seam opening left sleeve & 0.25" armscye) ve

Printed silk twill faux wrap party dress printed in pink rose & green foliate motifs w/ gathered & pleated crossover bodice & W band into twist at left W & continuing into faux wrap front skirt panel,

Silk organza princess line dress overlayed w/ embroidered mesh w/ gel sequins, rhinestones & facetted glass drops, bateau neckline, SS zip closure, pellon lining in skirt, bodice lined in silk organza

Floral print on white silk shantung ground w/ draped scoop neck, short draped cap sleeves, fitted bodice w/ double spaghetti cord at W, skirt box pleated into W, silk lined, B 34", W 25", L 44", (bodi

BUST 36 WAIST 26, silk blend low scoop neck, cap sleeves, beaded and sequin bodice (some missing), sits at waist with draped front, with pleats to add to the full flare, damaged bottom, back zipper, s

Black with short sleeve semi-boned ruched mesh bodice and circle skirt having an overlay of synthetic horsehair ribbon in an openwork pattern of loops and circles, brown satin underdress. Labeled. B-3

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black silk twill w/ overlay of Chantilly lace, pleated fuchsia silk satin B band into puffs & drapes at CB, B 32", W 26", L 46", (wear/few holes to lace, minor discolor

Black silk faille w/ black bead & sequin all-over embroidery, tight fitting w/ narrow shoulder straps, B 35", W 25", H 35", L 44.5", (missing beads & sequins, esp. on L back hem) very good.

Cream silk having abstract floral in muted tones, semi-boned short-sleeve bodice ruched on an angle, set-in waist, stiffened full skirt with angled pleats to one side with hip drape, self-piping, crin

Sleeveless black boatneck with skinny strap, high-waist bodice having crossed front pleats and hot pink cummberbund, narrow skirt gathered at the waist, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-36. E

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black crepe lined in black silk, facetted French jet drop beading, low cut V back, B 35", W 25", L 47", (loose/missing beads, loose stitches/repairs to SHs & W, light s

This dress is simply covered in accordion style pleats from top to bottom in canary yellow organza.. It has a full circle skirt, side metal zipper and off the shoulder neckline. Dress is fully lined i

Silk satin evening dress w/ deep surplice fold-over neckline bodice pleated to W w/ draped tabs, spaghetti straps, piped W, narrow full length skirt w/ kick at CB, label "Ceil Chapman", B 35.5", W 25"

Ceil Chapman Silk Jacquard Dress, ca. 1950s.

Cream silk satin strapless evening dress w/ appliquéd brown guipure floral lace motifs, fitted bodice, pleated W band into flat bow at CB, full knife pleated skirt, integrated tulle petticoat, labe

Strapless dress in black taffeta with floral clusters having boned sweetheart bodice and full skirt with triangular front panel cut as one with skirt, the tip folded up to waist and gathered into self

Ceil Chapman Cotton Muslin Floral Dress, ca.1950s

approx. 38 bust, 26/27 waist, some pulls to metallic trim, couple small stains, see photo's

1 "Ceil Chapman" grey cotton w/ green, red & pink floral, circle skirt, boned bodice, B 34", W 26.5", L 49", (belt missing); 1 purple & pink print on white w/ clear sequins, B 36", W 26", L 43", excel