Victor Costa Mexican Wedding Dress Ivory Cotton Gauze & Lace Dress Romantic 1970

Victor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways and elsewhere. This dress for example is clearly a direct inspiration of a classic Mexican wedding dress. Where a Mexican pin tuck and lace dress is entirely made by hand these versions by Victor Costa are obviously a machine made interpretation. This one is made out of a light gauze finish cotton in a soft creamy ivory colour. The fabric has a slight touch of transparency to it where it is not backed by lining that gives it a soft and pretty feel. Bands of a crocheted lace are worked into the design to highlight the cut of the bodice. More of that lace circles around the skirt as it widens out in tiers to the hem. The bodice is cut to skim over you and scoops into a squared off neckline at the front and a V at the back. The waist is set a little high and has a wide band of the crochet that goes all the way around you. The skirt falls under that with each tier widening out as it nears the hem. Those amazing bell sleeves are the perfect final touch and make the entire dress. The lace insets on them allow for the faintest glimpse of skin through where it sits on the arm. Excellent condition Fully lined in a silky rayon through the bodice and skirt. The sleeves are unlined. It closes with a back zipper. Bust: 16” P2P 32” around Waist: 11.5” flat across from side seam to side seam D26-6