Chiffon Swirl Dress, M

A stunning, layered chiffon dress by Wayne Clark for Aline Marelle. Gorgeously draped bodice dips low in the front and back. Drop waist shape with additional chiffon cascading down from the waist. Chiffon has a print of little white swirl shapes, dramatic balloon sleeves are fully sheer. Canadian designer Wayne Clark first apprenticed in London with British designer Hardy Amies until returning to Canada in 1977. He designed for Aline Marelle until starting his own label in 1989.

The skirt lining of this dress has very little give and no fastenings or openings, so the smallest point (waist measurement) needs to fit over the hips in order for this to be put on. This dress does not have a materials label, but based on texture and appearance I believe the chiffon is silk, with a synthetic lining (polyester or acetate). There is one small circular hole in the chiffon, the edges appear melted indicating this was likely a burn from a cigarette or a joint. The draping mostly obscures this flaw, see last product image for details. 

Size M.

34” waist, 38” hips, 43.5” long.

1970’s-80’s.