calvin klein halter dress 1990s Calvin Klein Black Front Plunge Halter Dress w No Back and Long – Shrimpton Couture

calvin klein halter dress 1990s Calvin Klein Black Front Plunge Halter Dress w No Back and Long – Shrimpton CoutureThis dress reminds me of the pink one that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the Oscars in 1999 (which was not a Calvin Klein but has the same line and feel as this one). This one is made out of a black fabric that has the hols of a taffeta but with a little more weight to it so that hold the shape and fullness that you see very well. The bodice is cut in a very low plunge that goes right to the waist. It sits wide across the chest and has no boning on the

This dress reminds me of the pink one that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to the Oscars in 1999 (which was not a Calvin Klein but has the same line and feel as this one). This one is made out of a black fabric that has the hols of a taffeta but with a little more weight to it so that hold the shape and fullness that you see very well. The bodice is cut in a very low plunge that goes right to the waist. It sits wide across the chest and has no boning on the interior. It is more meant to float over the breasts and hang suspended from the straps. I have put it on the dress form so that the straps cross over at the front and I think you could also wear it with them crossed over at the back if you preferred. I think it will depend on how it sits on you. There is no seam at the waist to break the line. The seams under the halter are angled off to the side and then the skirt falls to the floor in a widening expanse of fabric. There are insets built in on the skirt on both sides that give it even more volume and flare. The back is cut longer so you get a slight trained effect. The back is left completely bare and bottom is done on a slight pointed angle that picks up the line of the back of the skirt. It is very minimalist and very nineties chic. Excellent condition 

The bodice is lined in the same fabric as the exterior and the skirt has an inner black silk lining. It closes with a hidden set back zipper. Inner elastic waist stay that hooks to close. I see some very slight shiny marks on the skirt from where the fabric folded during storage. There is so much fabric that its not something you would notice and you only see it when the light hits it a certain way and its laid out flat. It would not even photo. It appears to have never been worn otherwise. 

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam with some room since its open in the back
Waist: is open to 15.5"" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: approx 61" from neck to front hem, 71" to the end of the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3597

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.