Vintage Richilene Blue Silk Wiggle Fishtail Evening Gown Sz 8-12 1930s look

Vtg 1980s evening gown by Richilene, crafted of luxurious midnight blue stretch silk knit. Features a fitted silhouette with long set-in sleeves, invisible back zipper, and sheer fishtail hemline for dramatic movement. A long attached silk chiffon scarf at the neck completes the elegant look. Fully silk lined.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition — clean, strong, no flaws.

Provenance Note
Richilene was a New York couture house founded by Ilene Richman and Richard Sussman, producing custom-made cocktail dresses and evening gowns in the 1970s–80s. Known for fine fabrics, dramatic details, and couture-level finishing, Richilene pieces are highly collectible today. This gown’s fishtail hem and scarf detail reflect the house’s signature drama while evoking 1930s Hollywood silhouettes, making it versatile for both period styling and modern formalwear.

Style Aesthetics
🔥 80s Couture Evening Glam
📈 Richilene Collector Gown
🌿 Silk Heritage Couture

Styling Tips

• Wear with chandelier earrings for red carpet drama.

• Pair with strappy heels for 30s-inspired Hollywood glamour.

• Ideal for formal galas, high-end styling, or film costuming.

Measurements (laid flat, inches)

• Bust: 38"

• Waist: 34"

• Hips: 39"

• Shoulders: 16"

• Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24.5"

• Sleeve (underarm to cuff): 17"

• Length (shoulder to hem): 58"

• Shoulder to waist: 16"

• Waist to hem: 42"

Approx. Modern Size
Fits like US Women’s M (8–12)

• UK: 12–16

• EU: 40–44

Fit Guide
Silk knit provides stretch. Works for wearers 5’6–5’9, 135–155 lbs.

Fabric / Materials
Stretch silk knit, silk chiffon fishtail hem and scarf. Fully silk lined.

Sustainability Note
Sustainably vintage — New York couture gown, not fast fashion.

Costuming CTA
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