- Gorgeous Silk Floral Dress with matching jacket and long wide sash by Diane Freis. Featuring her signature shirred waist, and lots of fabric creating movement when you walk. Long sleeved dress drapes across the body. Gorgeous matching jacket has a flounce. The long wide sash can be worn at the waist, the neck or turn it into a turbin head scarf. Back opening with button closure,. This ensemble was made in Hong Kong in the 1980s. The condition is excellent. The shirring in the waist is like the day it was made. Label says dry clean only but this silk is able to be hand washed in cold water and line dryed. Roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. You should never wring/twist silk. Has a spare button sewn into side seam.
A feature of many Freis items is that one size will cover 2-3 sizes, clever use of shirring at waist, blouson tops and voluminous skirts. Best fit a 10-12 au. Measurements:taken with the garment laid flat one side only. Unstretched and stretched. Shoulders 41cm, Bust up to 55cm, Waist 27-45cm, Hips free.
