Couture wedding dress Jennifer (1989)
General information & background
Jennifer is the ultimate princess wedding dress for someone seeking an incredibly romantic bridal look. This gown dates from 1989.
Jennifer is constructed from an extremely luxurious, lustrous, and structured silk fabric. The bodice features a slimming Basque waistline and sweetheart neckline. The edge of the neckline is embellished with true French corded lace, which has been further embellished by hand with pearls and beads. The quality of the beads and pearls is evident by how remarkably beautiful they are after nearly four decades, with virtually no signs of age whatsoever.
The star of the show is the voluminous puff sleeves, which are lined and stiffened to maintain their fullness. The sleeves are further embellished by hand with tiny seed pearls.
The bodice is finished in the back with a sturdy metal zipper and a row of sweet pearl buttons.
Jennifer is as gorgeous inside as it is outside. It features incredibly complex internal construction, using a technique of attaching the skirt to the bodice that I have previously only seen in vintage Christian Dior gowns. This technique allows the skirt and bodice to move independently of each other, providing beautiful movement & flow. This movement is accentuated by the dress's lack of a train.
Jennifer was purchased at Anne Barge for the Bride in Atlanta in 1989. The shop was one of a small number of distributors for Christian Dior's bridal line during that period, leading us to suspect that this may be a Dior. It may also be a custom gown from Anne Barge. Either way, the craftsmanship is exquisite and the materials are the absolute highest quality. Because the dress does not bear a designer label, it is priced at the low end of our price range, and is an incredible opportunity for someone to own a spectacular couture vintage wedding dress at a more approachable price point.
Size & measurements
Jennifer is petite in size and proportion.
Alterations
As a general rule, a gown can be altered down approximately two sizes, but can rarely be made larger by more than 1/2” or so. We cannot make determinations about what your seamstress will be willing to undertake. Please consult your own seamstress before purchasing a gown.
Condition
We are known for the excellent condition of our vintage wedding dresses, but because they are vintage garments, they will invariable contain some indications of age. These are unavoidable. We do our best to ensure that we have thoroughly examined every dress in multiple lighting conditions so that we can identify any flaws.