Evelyn Byrnes: Two 1970's Chiffon Gowns

THE FIRST
Evening gown in mint green silk chiffon. V neckline, with deeper V neckline in back. Bows at both shoulders. Draped bodice with beige silk chiffon underlayer with spaghetti straps. Floor-length skirt in draped & layered silk chiffon. Tied cord belt with snap & hook-and-eye closures. Zipper and hook-and-eye closures at back bodice. Fully lined.
With matching triangular silk chiffon stole.

Label: Unlabeled, Likely Evelyn Byrnes
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 1970's
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 30“
Waist: 27“
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 62“

THE SECOND
Halter neck evening gown in navy silk chiffon and satin. V-neckline with chiffon capelet. Full-length layered skirt. Hook-and-eye closures at back neck; zipper and hook-and-eye closures at back bodice. Fully lined.
With matching chiffon stole/belt.

Label: Evelyn Byrnes
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 1970's
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 30“
Waist: 29“
Hips: 44“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 60“

Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Girl Scouts of Greater New York in Memory of Mary Phipps. 

From the Collection of Mary Stone Phipps

This lot is located in Chicago.