With auction hammer prices rising on Ceil Chapmans, it's a definite fact that collectors have become more and more in love with the feminine & simply beautiful looks the Chapman dresses bear. Being a favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, she owned an off-shoulder lace Chapman dress which she wore during her pose for the cover of Life magazine in 1952.

 

This dress is constructed with a flowing, full A-line skirt, and signature Ceil Chapman bodice—comprising of wrapped satin bands beneath the bossom, and off the shoulder sleeves with draped lace across. It's fashioned from blush-pink luminous silk, with celadon-green floral lace atop.

 

The dress has been photographed over an additional petticoat, so a less-fuller look could be achieved if desired. Fastens at the back with a zipper, and is labelled.

 

 

Measurements: Bust 36", Waist 25".