1970s Georgia Charuhas White Cotton Maxi
Fabricated in a soft brushed mid weight plain weave100% cotton
Trimmed in satin ribbons and cluny lace
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a low neckline
Raised empire waist
Inset lace trim is unbacked (see through)
Voluminous full length sleeves finish into a close fitting cuff with 5 satin buttons fastening through loops
Fastens down center back with an Ideal coil zipper and a hook an eye at the top
2 1/4” blind hem
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good/excellent See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 12 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 34/35”
Under Bust: 29”(at seam)
Waist: 42”
Hips: 62”
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to under bust seam: 13.5”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56.5”
Sleeve Length: 20”under arm 23.5” over arm
Bicep: 18”
Sleeve Cuff: 7”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a soft brushed mid weight plain weave100% cotton
Trimmed in satin ribbons and cluny lace
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a low neckline
Raised empire waist
Inset lace trim is unbacked (see through)
Voluminous full length sleeves finish into a close fitting cuff with 5 satin buttons fastening through loops
Fastens down center back with an Ideal coil zipper and a hook an eye at the top
2 1/4” blind hem
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good/excellent See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 12 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 34/35”
Under Bust: 29”(at seam)
Waist: 42”
Hips: 62”
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to under bust seam: 13.5”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56.5”
Sleeve Length: 20”under arm 23.5” over arm
Bicep: 18”
Sleeve Cuff: 7”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a soft brushed mid weight plain weave100% cotton
Trimmed in satin ribbons and cluny lace
The perfect blend of Mexican wedding dress and a boho cottage core aesthetic
Fitted bodice with a low neckline
Raised empire waist
Inset lace trim is unbacked (see through)
Voluminous full length sleeves finish into a close fitting cuff with 5 satin buttons fastening through loops
Fastens down center back with an Ideal coil zipper and a hook an eye at the top
2 1/4” blind hem
Maker: Georgia Charuhas. Chicago born designer and artist who moved to Mexico in the 1960s and according to Charuhas, fell into her dressmaking business by accident in the 70s after friends began asking her to make them dresses similar to the ones she had made for herself. Manufactured in Merida in Yucatan, her dresses would eventually be carried by stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Bonwit Teller and Harrod’s. (***The Yucatan Times article In Merida, artist Georgia Charuhas finds “time and peace” to paint , by Robert Adams 8/05/2016)
Condition: Very good/excellent See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Vintage Size: 12 (Not modern sizing) Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: 34/35”
Under Bust: 29”(at seam)
Waist: 42”
Hips: 62”
Sweep: 73”
Length from Shoulder to under bust seam: 13.5”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56.5”
Sleeve Length: 20”under arm 23.5” over arm
Bicep: 18”
Sleeve Cuff: 7”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild