Vintage Ceil Chapman Classic Black Marilyn Monroe Dress in excellent condition! Wow - the first Ceil we've ever had at the shop, this one does NOT disappoint!!! Stunning silk grosgrain material is pleated and tucked, looped and folded in ways I can't even comprehend. From bottom to top: mid-calf length open slit skirt rises up to envelop the hips, cinches at the waist for the most incredible hourglass, perfectly cradling the rib cage and ultimately scalloping at the shoulders, with a tulle underlayer peeking out, just right. Good gravy this is stunning. Ceil was apparently Marilyn's fave designer back in the day. Approx. size XS (unmarked) measures approx.:
17" underarm-underarm
24" waist
41" total length
29" waist to bottom hem
