Vintage inspiration ala Anna Sui

Anna Sui had some fun borrowing from Victorian fashion when designing this vintage-look, late 90s gown. The material is a deep rust-red crushed velvet. The bodice has a high rounded collar and stylized "leg-o-mutton" sleeves. The lower part of the sleeves are very narrow and have "arts and crafts" style embroidery at the wrist. The front of the bodice is embroidered in the same manner. The long bias cut skirt has a high empire waist. It clings to the torso, skims the legs and has an embroidered panel around the hem. . This is an extra small dress, It has the following measurements.

Bust 32"
Waist 25"
Hips 35"
The sleeves are very narrow and measure 25" long.

Excellent Condition

Late 80s, early 90s wool crepe and lace cocktail dress by Carolina Herrera. Herrera designs are always elegant and in the best of taste. This "younger vintage" cocktail dress is from her CH line which was started in the later 80s. The CH line was created to be a bit more affordable but NEVER skimped on beautiful design or construction. All Herrera clothing was (is) treated with the same couture sensibilities.
This classically styled dress is done in black wool crepe (a favorite fabric in the 1980s-90s) and rhinestone studded lace. The rhinestones are black crystal with bezel settings and the lace is backed with neutral silk organza. The cut has a distinct 1940s feel with sculpted shoulders and nipped in waist. The lace sleeves are long and narrow. It has a round neckline in front which dips to a moderate V in back. There is an inset midriff section in lace and the skirt is narrow. The body of the dress is lined in black silk. A beautifully made dress as lovely inside as it is out!

It's an older size 6 which is small.
Bust 36"
Waist 28"
Hips 38"
Skirt length (from natural waistline) 26"
Sleeve length 24"

Excellent Condition