#7256 $375
M. Fernandez sundress and bolero, 1950s
Palma de Mallorca has been a popular tourist destination since the 1950s. It offers dazzling beaches, intriguing historical sites, and fabulous shopping. This smart sundress ensemble came from M. Fernandez, a top Palma boutique in the 1950s.
Both pieces are fashioned from black linen/rayon. The Spanish infatuation with black is tempered by the lavish use of airy, open cutwork and white embroidery. Still, the seductive elegance—and the sexual frisson—of Spanish black will not be lost on your "audience."
The shoulder straps and finishing trim on the top edge of the sundress are of black velvet ribbon. The dress is finely finished inside with boning in the bodice, a grosgrain ribbon inner waistband, and hand overcast seams. The dress closes in back with a metal zipper.
With its reference to the corrida, the jaunty bolero jacket is the perfect Spanish finishing touch. This look is quite au courant: it is a great favorite of Oscar de la Renta, who loves the "matador style." The bullfight is the only sport where the costumes worn by the participants are more elaborate than those of high fashion.
The condition is excellent and wearable.
The dress measures: 38" bust, 32" waist, 50" hip, and 34" center-front length.
The bolero is 15" long from shoulder to hem.
