mary mcfadden 1981 pink fortuny pleat grecian skirt ensemble

available is a rare mary mcfadden spring summer 1981 pink fortuny pleat / plissé grecian skirt ensemble. this set follows the tradition of mariano fortuny with its lengthening silhouette and grecian details. it features a long plissé skirt and a matching two tone bodice with a longer wraparound cummerbund tie that can be tightened for fit and a contrast plissé asymmetric strap with metallic rope that wraps around the strap. there is also an extra long piece that matches the strap that can be worn around the neck as a neckpiece, around the waist as a belt, or wrapped in other ways around the body or hair. there is a side zip and hook on both the skirt and the bodice. feels like a silk or silk poly blend. unlined. 

tagged a size US 8, should fit a small to medium. the skirt is not pinned on the model but the bodice is pinned slightly around the bust. the extra long wraparound tie at the bottom of cropped bodice allows tightening for fit. in excellent condition with some minor picks/pulls on the plissé fabric.

(top)

bust: around 34-36" (has give due to pleating)

waist: open

length: around 18/19" from the top of the strap

(skirt)

waist: 26" (the waist could easily be altered due to the expandable pleating)

hips: open

length: 40" 

scarf length: 96"

*model is around 5'7.5", 32" 26" 37"