Elizabeth Arden Ball Gown

Perfect for a red carpet event, an awards ceremony, a wedding, rehearsal dinner or any other wonderful summer event that you are attending, this is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from Elizabeth Arden, dated 1965.

Couture quality, the dress was a custom order for a member of the Best Dressed List. Oscar de la Renta was the House Designer at Elizabeth Arden at this time and he certainly did a beautiful job with the design of this dress and matching shawl. The color is just amazing, somewhere between raspberry and geranium pink silk gazar, this dress is a real attention getter.

Strapless, with an Empire waistline, the bodice is fully boned and lined in pink silk. There is a flat bow at the center front above the full skirt. What a great skirt it is, lush and full, shorter in front and dipping longer in back for a very glamorous look. The hemline is a very generous gathered flounce. Underneath there is a straight silk skirt, a full tulle petticoat, and a silk petticoat with a ruffle stiffened with horsehair. The workmanship is just exquisite.

The bodice has an interior hook and eye closing above an interior zipper, as well as a zipper at the center back of the dress. The shawl is a generous triangle of matching silk gazar with a deep ruffle on two sides.

Both pieces are in pristine condition. The dress bears the Elizabeth Arden label, and the custom order label dated March 22, 1965. Provenance is available to the purchaser of this gorgeous dress.

Measurements;
Bust 34"
Empire Waist 24"
Hips Full
Length at center front 40"
Length at center back 50"

Shawl 82" X 26"