Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Dusty Rose Taffeta XS
Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Dusty Rose Taffeta XS
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100% Authentic Vintage
A dress that defined the elegance of mid-century glamour by one of the most celebrated American designers of the 1950s. Known for dressing Hollywood icons (like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor), Chapman built her reputation on creating beautifully engineered flattering dresses that remained wearable and timeless.
During the 1950s, Ceil Chapman became synonymous with sophisticated evening wear that translated the drama of Paris couture into accessible American fashion. Her designs embraced the era’s ideal silhouette, cinched waists, sculpted bodices, and full skirts, while incorporating innovative draping techniques she was famous for patenting.
This piece is a stunning example of that legacy: a romantic yet structured cocktail fit and flair dress designed for elegant evenings, formal gatherings, or special occasions that captured the optimism and femininity of the postwar era.
Details:
Era: Mid-1950s
Designer: Ceil Chapman
Fabric: Silk taffeta
Color: Dusty rose
Neckline: Off-the-shoulder with delicate gathered tulle detail
Bodice: Expertly draped and structured with internal boning for support
Waist: Fitted, designed to create a classic hourglass silhouette
Skirt: Full, mid length skirt with volume and movement
Closure: (Side metal zipper, typical of the era)
Measurements:
Bust :16.5”
Waist: 12.5” (25 Waist)
Waist to bottom hem: 28.5”
Shoulder to bottom hem: 44.5”
Condition:
The dress is in excellent condition and was recently cleaned and completely restored by Loretta Harper. Light vintage wear throughout. Light wear around piping in the armpits
A rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history, crafted by a designer who defined an era of elegance.
Please check all measurements and photos. This is a vintage as/is listing. All sales final.
sizing & care instructions
sizing & care instructions
Sizing and care instructions.
We accurately measure all items laying flat.
To figure out your size
1. Take your best fitting shirt and lay it out flat.
2. Measure across from one armpit to the other. This is your pit to pit measurement.
3. Measure from the back collar to the bottom hem. This is your length measurement.
4. Memorize and use these measurements as a reference when buying vintage online.
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- Turn inside out
- Hand wash cold using a mild detergent. (Cold water wash)You could use the delicate cycle on a washing machine but we don’t recommend it.
- Hang dry
You should use this care when washing all vintage pieces. Or dry clean as necessary.
shipping
shipping
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INTERNATIONAL
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refund policy
refund policy
All vintage sales are final and we do not accept returns. Because of the nature of selling vintage online, we spend hours photographing the pieces to accurately represent the way they are in real life. We also provide detailed measurements for our customers to check, measure and compare with their own garments to find the right fit.
