ADOLFO Saks 5th Avenue 1980s Silk Scribble Print & Black Lace 2-Pc Dress, SIZE 8

This exceptional circa 1987 Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue two-piece silk dress juxtaposes an exuberant, multicolor abstract print with romantic black floral lace. Designed by Cuban-born American couturier Adolfo Sardiña, the matching blouse and skirt were retailed through Adolfo’s prestigious boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. The ivory silk is covered with whimsical scribbles in cobalt blue, bright green, red, yellow and black. The effect is a particularly appealing example of the primary-colored graphic prints of the 1980s. The fitted top contrasts the printed silk with a dramatic sheer black floral lace yoke that covers the shoulders and upper arms. The lace has a beautifully scalloped lower edge over the top of the printed bodice, creating the appearance of a delicate lace capelet over a strapless dress. The matching skirt is fitted at the waist and attached to soft gathers that create a dirndl-style silhouette. A broad band of the same scalloped black lace trims the hem, visually echoing the lace at the top. The original printed sash is attached to the waistband. Although constructed as separate pieces, the blouse and skirt combine to present as a single dress. Both pieces retain their original “Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue” designer labels, and an additional label identifies the fabric as “All Silk.” The skirt also retains its ILGWU union label and is marked Made in U.S.A. Estimated to be a modern US size 8. Review the photographs carefully, because they, too, are part of the description. TOP MEASUREMENTS* - Underarm chest measurement is 36-38" (There's elastic at the back that gives the fits a little variability.) - Waist is 36" - Length is 25" down center back. SKIRT MEASUREMENTS* - Waist is 29" - Hips are free. - Length is 28.5" including waistband and lace. *To better ensure a proper fit, please compare the measurements with those of a similar garment that fits you. CONDITION Excellent condition with no apparent flaws. The dress might have been worn briefly, but it still looks and feels like brand new.