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| US | 0-2 | 4 | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 26-28 |
| Italy | 36-38 | 40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 | 62-64 |
| UK | 4-6 | 8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 26-28 | 30-32 |
| France | 32-34 | 36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
| Japan | 3-5 | 7 | 9-11 | 13-15 | 17-19 | 21-23 | 25-27 | 29-31 |
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| Bust | 32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40-41 | 42-43 | 44-45 | 46-47 |
| Hips | 23-25 | 26-27 | 28-30 | 31-32 | 33-35 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 42-44 |
Magnolia Pearl Cream Appliqué Dress
DETAILS:
CONDITION:
Item: Magnolia Pearl Eudora / Appliqué Mixed Lace Romantic Frock Dress (Provenance: Wardrobe of Costume Designer Leah Piehl)
Color/Fabric: Antique Cream / Ivory Heirloom Cotton with Mixed Crochet and Eyelet Lace Appliqués
Size: One Size (OS) Fits Most (signature oversized Magnolia Pearl drape)
This piece is a stunning example of Magnolia Pearl’s signature bohemian heirloom aesthetic. The dress is constructed from a lightweight, soft antique-cream woven cotton base, heavily detailed with ornate, hand-placed mixed crochet and lace medallions layered across the neckline, torso, and asymmetrical skirt panels. It features 3/4-length drop-shoulder sleeves trimmed with intricate lace edges and delicate fabric tie accents at the elbows.
The silhouette boasts a dramatic handkerchief hemline with frayed, raw-edge lace trims that enhance its "perfectly imperfect" timeworn charm.
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Condition Notes: Excellent secondhand condition. Consistent with the brand's intentional design language, minor inconsistencies in the lace work, loose threads, and raw fabric edges are deliberate characteristic elements of the artisan hand-distressing process. No structural damage or unintended stains are present.
Cotton
Shipping & Returns
- In-store purchases are Final Sale – no returns accepted.
- Online orders can be returned for store credit only, minus a 15% restocking fee.
- Return must be postmarked within 7 days of delivery.
- Items must be unworn, unwashed, with all original tags attached.
- Late returns (after 7 days) become the property of The Curatorial Dept.
- Customer covers return shipping.
- To start a return, email: admin@curatorialdept.com with “RETURN” in the subject.
- Ship returns to:
The Curatorial Dept.
3360 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Returns are limited due to our consignment-based model — thank you for understanding.
Our Full policy Here
Item: Magnolia Pearl Eudora / Appliqué Mixed Lace Romantic Frock Dress (Provenance: Wardrobe of Costume Designer Leah Piehl)
Color/Fabric: Antique Cream / Ivory Heirloom Cotton with Mixed Crochet and Eyelet Lace Appliqués
Size: One Size (OS) Fits Most (signature oversized Magnolia Pearl drape)
This piece is a stunning example of Magnolia Pearl’s signature bohemian heirloom aesthetic. The dress is constructed from a lightweight, soft antique-cream woven cotton base, heavily detailed with ornate, hand-placed mixed crochet and lace medallions layered across the neckline, torso, and asymmetrical skirt panels. It features 3/4-length drop-shoulder sleeves trimmed with intricate lace edges and delicate fabric tie accents at the elbows.
The silhouette boasts a dramatic handkerchief hemline with frayed, raw-edge lace trims that enhance its "perfectly imperfect" timeworn charm.
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Condition Notes: Excellent secondhand condition. Consistent with the brand's intentional design language, minor inconsistencies in the lace work, loose threads, and raw fabric edges are deliberate characteristic elements of the artisan hand-distressing process. No structural damage or unintended stains are present.
Cotton
Shipping & Returns
- In-store purchases are Final Sale – no returns accepted.
- Online orders can be returned for store credit only, minus a 15% restocking fee.
- Return must be postmarked within 7 days of delivery.
- Items must be unworn, unwashed, with all original tags attached.
- Late returns (after 7 days) become the property of The Curatorial Dept.
- Customer covers return shipping.
- To start a return, email: admin@curatorialdept.com with “RETURN” in the subject.
- Ship returns to:
The Curatorial Dept.
3360 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039 - Returns are limited due to our consignment-based model — thank you for understanding.
Our Full policy Here
FAQ'S
Every piece at The Curatorial Dept. has a story, and we make sure it’s a true one.
All designer items are carefully authenticated by our in-house team of costumers, designers, and stylists, who’ve spent years examining everything from vintage Issey Miyake pleats to current-season Chanel. We vet labels, stitching, fabric, provenance, and even gut instinct (it’s a thing). When necessary, we use authentication services like Entrupy. If you ever have a question about an item’s authenticity, reach out - we’re happy to share the receipts, metaphorically and literally. Need more reassurance? We’ve been selling online since the 1990s, and you can see our thousands of (100% positive!) feedback ratings on eBay here.
All in-store purchases are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Online purchases may be returned for store credit only, less a 15% restocking fee, if they’re postmarked within 7 days of delivery. Returned items must be in their original condition - unworn, unwashed, and with all tags attached. Items not postmarked within 7 days will become the sole property of The Curatorial Dept. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
To start a return, please email admin@curatorialdept.com with “RETURN” in the subject line. Once approved, mail your item to:
The Curatorial Dept.
3360 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Because we’re a consignment-based shop, our business model requires that we pay consignors shortly after each sale. Once that payment or credit goes out, it’s not possible to reverse the transaction. Accepting returns makes our bookkeeping (and frankly, our sanity) shall we say… complicated. Thank you for your understanding!
We’re a small but mighty team, and we genuinely appreciate your understanding and support—it keeps this whole beautiful operation running smoothly.
Within one or two sizes, size doesn’t really matter. Truly. Our expert team, comprised of costumers, stylists, and other fashion pros can help you let out, take in, hem, or tweak most garments so they fit you, not the size tag. Vintage and even some designer sizing varies wildly, so think of numbers as loose suggestions, not rules. If you love it, we’ll help you make it work.
The Curatorial Dept. isn’t just a store, it’s a style laboratory. We offer wardrobe consulting, closet edits, and studio pulls for stylists, film & TV productions, and creative projects. Whether you’re a costume designer, a stylist, or just ready to reimagine your look, email us to set up a session.
We get it - some pieces deserve a slow burn. Our layaway option lets you reserve an item with a 30% deposit and pay the remainder over 30 days. Layaway items must be paid in full within that window, and deposits are non-refundable.
We very rarely buy from the public, but if you have standout, rare, collectible, or otherwise exciting pieces that suit our store (please review our website or shop first!), we occasionally take on new consignors for store credit only. To submit items, book a consignment appointment or send photos via our website form. We prioritize items that fit our mix of story, quality, and design integrity - because the best pieces deserve a second act.
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