A slip skirt from the late 1990s, when the simplest clothes were often the most beautiful. It is cut on the bias from ivory silk satin, so it skims the hips and falls into a soft ripple at the hem. The waist is a narrow band of elastic hidden inside a silk casing: nothing to fasten, nothing to catch. In daylight the satin looks like the inside of a shell. It moves with a quiet whisper when you walk. Wear it with a close knit top and bare feet at home, or with a camel coat and flat boots in the city.
Ivory silk satin slip skirt, 1990s
$135.00
Example piece.
A late-1990s slip skirt cut on the bias from ivory silk satin, skimming the hips and rippling softly at the hem.
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Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Decade | |
| Material | Silk |
| Color | Ivory |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Condition notes | No flaws we can see. |
| Estimated modern fit | About a modern S, US 2 to 6 (approximate; please check the measurements) |
| Waist (flat) | 13 in (33 cm), stretches to 15 in (38 cm) |
| Hips (flat) | 19 in (48 cm) |
| Length (waist to hem) | 30 in (76 cm) |
| Hem width (flat) | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Fit notes | The waist is elastic. |
| Label | None |
| Construction | Silk satin cut on the bias. Elastic waist inside a silk casing. Midi length. |
How we measure
Skirts are measured flat, in inches with centimetres; double a flat width for the full round. Compare with a skirt you own that fits you well.
The condition scale
Excellent: worn or used with care; no flaws we can see.
Very good: light signs of age, each one named in the details and shown in the photos.
Good: visible wear or an old repair, named and photographed; still ready to wear or use.
Fair: clear flaws or a repair it needs, named and photographed; chosen for its beauty or its history.
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