This is such a flattering dress! There is an inner layer and a floaty outer layer. The inner layer bodice is fitted with darts and the front bodice is a cross between an empire waist and a basque waist, starting at the natural waist on the sides and rising up into a gentle vee at the center. The outer layer uses draped and folded chiffon from the shoulder seams down, framing the vee-neckline, and crossing in front before continuing on to form a cummerbund style waistband that continues around to the back. The long skirt has a smooth panel in front, but is otherwise gently gathered, and moves beautifully, Lightly puffed sleeves are sheer and three quarter length.

SIZE: Labeled size 14  

FABRIC/COLORS: Raspberry red chiffon over matching acetate-type fabric. Based on a fiber burn test, the chiffon is definitely synthetic, probably poly. 

TAGS: Miss Elliette California

CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long nylon zipper in back.

CONDITION: The elastic holding the sleeve bottom was tired, which you can see in the some of the photos. I have replaced it. There are subtle perspiration rings under the arms - see closeup. A few dark marks along the hem - see closeup, and a tiny tear that was stitched by a former owner., as well as a single snag noted. No other issues seen.