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An extraordinary vintage bridal gown by Chez Lenore, beautifully constructed in white \"velvet\" and lace with a true bustle silhouette.
The fitted lace bodice features long sheer lace sleeves and an incredible succession of tiny covered buttons—a detail that continues the wonderfully romantic, old-world feeling of the gown. The waist is dramatically ruched and gathered, accented at the front with dimensional fabric roses.
The real showstopper is the skirt. Voluminous white velvet is sculpted into a true bustle at the back, creating dramatic fullness, folds and sweeping movement. The combination of delicate lace, rows of covered buttons, ruched velvet and the exaggerated bustle gives the gown a wonderfully theatrical Victorian-revival quality while still feeling unmistakably vintage bridal.
This is not a restrained wedding dress—it is romantic, elaborate and beautifully over-the-top in exactly the right way. The workmanship and sheer amount of fabric are remarkable.
A spectacular piece for a vintage bride, collector, bridal editorial, costume collection or display.
Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear; please review photographs carefully for condition and construction details.
Chez Lenor later operated a bridal and formalwear shop on Route 28 in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The history of its Cape Cod location even attracted the attention of the Cape Cod Times, which reported on local lore surrounding the property’s colorful earlier history.
34-26-freeFront length 63\"Back with train 70 ish inches
