Ballet dresses? Anyone know about these?

[eel]

I'm cleaning out an old storage and have no idea about these. They are very well made but have seen use and better days.
Metal Talon zippers, hook & eye closeures as well as snaps. Lots of boning. They are below knee to tea length
The netting feels kind of metalic but has movement
Posting both here because they're similar- one peach, one pink
Any info appreciated, I know costumes are harder to date. Not sure if it's against the rules to ask value but I really don't know if I have "meh use for a costume" or "omg rare!"
I wish they fit me, I'd wear them everywhere! Lol

 

[retro ruth]

Not sure if it's against the rules to ask value but I really don't know if I have "meh use for a costume" or "omg rare!"

We can't help with pricing/value, but I think it's fine to ask for an opinion on which of those applies. Wish I could help!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I think they are lovely. I have sent you a private message about them.

I have no real idea of value, but they do have worth and are beautiful.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

they are FABULOUS!!!!!!

i've sold similar (with not near as nice of bodices) and very tattered skirts at Halloween and was surprised how quickly they were snapped up!

 

[eel]

I got a response from one of the names in one of the dresses. Just wanted to update anyone interested

 

[eel]

And here's an article about her. Pretty cool
https://egyptianstreets.com/2018/10...s-first-prima-ballerina-from-moscow-to-cairo/

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Fabulous story

 

[retro ruth]

Wow! And there's your date, very precise!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That was so lucky for you to get a reply from her! Fabulous find and provenance.

 

[eel]

, She sent me a photo of her in the dress!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Fabulous!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

How wonderful!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

i keep coming back to this....this is just the most fantastic story!! will you be selling these, then? or???? please email me if you do! you can contact me at [email protected]

SUCH a great vintage story!!

 

[Midge]

Wooooow!

 

[amandainvermont]

Yes - a big WOW from me as well. Thank you for sharing the find and the research results.

 

[eel]

Thank you everyone for your replies and interest, yes I will be selling although I asked her if she wanted her dress, haven't heard back yet. She also sent this information! So I did more research on the designers