Vintage Designer Dress Black Lace Albert retailer Capraro

Beautiful, feminine lace dress by designer Albert Capraro
Updated Victorian-influenced styling on a modern tea-length dress

Black lace all over, including lace sleeves, 1/2-length elastic poof
Zippered skirt and retailer lace-covered button-front top with hook closure at top of the zipper
High ruffled lace collar
Peach 'cami' attached to the inner lining, attached to the front button placket
Black skirt slip attached at the waist

Vintage-size 12-
-this size is a vintage sizing relative to the period in which it was designed and made, it is not 'today's' size 12. See measurements below.
28" waist
29" skirt length
16" back from neck to waist
14" front from top button to waist
32-33" bust underarm

A little bit about designer Albert Capraro-
"Albert Capraro, a fashion designer whose rise to fame included designs worn by former First Lady Betty Ford." -wwd.com
"Albert Capraro was an American fashion designer. He graduated from Parsons School of Design, worked for Lilly Daché, and Oscar de la Renta for 8 years crafting the boutique collection, before launching his own business in 1974.