We bought the dress when we were living in County Down, Ireland, in 2005 for my daughter, but she didn't take up Irish dancing so it was never used. I have kept it because it is very beautiful and hand-crafted but we are moving house and I no longer have the space for it. It is stunning and in very good condition. It has a cream crocheted collar which needs partial restitching onto the dress; a very easy and quick job. The colour is black, with white and red embroidery in Celtic designs and a scarlet satin red lining, which needs some minor stitching around the zip. It comes with a detachable black cape with embroidered Celtic designs and red satin lining.
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Measurements (in inches)
Chest 27
Natural waist 22
Dropped waist (at bodice/skirt seam) 22
Bodice length from mid shoulder to center waist seam 14
Skirt length from waist seam to hem 11
Sleeve length from shoulder to hem/wrist 14
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across top of back 11.5
Shoulder-neck to sleeve seam 3.5
Back full length-top of zip to hem 22.6
Front full length-center neck to hem 22
Sleeves can be let out 1.5 inches. It can be let down about 2.5 inches by unpicking the lining.
Asking $AUD300 negotiable, plus shipping from Melbourne, Australia. Sale is final.
Please quote dress #101
Last updated: Apr24