{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-ceil-chapman-cocktail-dress-dusty-rose-taffeta-xs","title":"Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Dusty Rose Taffeta XS","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Authentic Vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Mid-1950s\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Ceil Chapman\u003cbr\u003eFabric: Silk taffeta\u003cbr\u003eColor: Dusty rose\u003cbr\u003eNeckline: Off-the-shoulder with delicate gathered tulle detail\u003cbr\u003eBodice: Expertly draped and structured with internal boning for support\u003cbr\u003eWaist: Fitted, designed to create a classic hourglass silhouette\u003cbr\u003eSkirt: Full, mid length skirt with volume and movement\u003cbr\u003eClosure: (Side metal zipper, typical of the era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eBust :16.5”\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 12.5” (25 Waist)\u003cbr\u003eWaist to bottom hem: 28.5”\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to bottom hem: 44.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history, crafted by a designer who defined an era of elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check all measurements and photos. This is a vintage as\/is listing. All sales final.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Shag Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48404882555124,"sku":"T224470","price":935.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/4013\/files\/Vintage1950sCeilChapmanBrownDress.jpg?v=1780613234","url":"https:\/\/blackshagvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-ceil-chapman-cocktail-dress-dusty-rose-taffeta-xs","provider":"Black Shag Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}