Shimmering 1980's Victor Costa Metallic Lame' Mermaid Gown / Small
đź‘‹ A B O U T
A strapless ball gown in aqua-teal iridescent metallic lamé that stops the room. Victor Costa understood spectacle, and this gown delivers it: a boned corset bodice fitted to a sharp waist, a voluminous floor-length skirt with vertical knife pleats that generate serious movement, and a fan-pleated ruffle at the bust that frames the décolletage with real drama. The pleated flounce repeats at the hem, tying the silhouette together with a confident flourish. Practical details — concealed side pockets and a back zip — are seamlessly integrated. The aqua metallic lamé shifts between teal and silver depending on the light, making this one of those pieces that photographs beautifully and reads even better in person.
Costa spent his career translating the vocabulary of 1950s couture into wearable American eveningwear, and this gown is a prime example: the proportions and pleating technique are pure New Look, the fabrication is unapologetically 1980s. A strong choice for anyone who wants a vintage ball gown with genuine presence.
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✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S
Bust: up to 34"Â
Waist: up to 26"
Hips: open
Total Length: 60"
Fits like a smallÂ
Label: Victor CostaÂ
Material: metallic lame
Condition: excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age.Â
All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival.Â
*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")
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