*MUST BUNDLE FOR 5+ ITEMS**VTG BLACK UNDERWIRE BUSTIER BACK HOOK SHEER MESH 38C

Very rare & dating to approximately the late 1970s, here is a black Van Raalte nylon/spandex strapless bustier w/sheer black mesh side panels. (As you know), I’m an avid vintage lingerie collector, & this is honestly the first Van Raalte bustier I’ve come across! The piece is a back hook-and-eye closure design w/two rows of “eyes” and one row of hooks to adjust fit. One of the hooks is slightly bent (photo) but still functional. It has a curved, dipped neckline allowing for full-coverage cups. If you’re a bit larger than a C-cup, you may have a bit of “spillover”, but there’s nothing wrong with that 😉. The cups are lined & have underwire support. The bustier also has light boning all the way around for support & torso control. The fabric is an 87/13 Antron nylon/Lycra spandex blend. The two black mesh side panels are 60/40 nylon/spandex blend, so the side panels do stretch a bit more than the rest of the garment. It is tagged a 38C, but it does run small through the midsection, so I will recommend the bustier for ladies with a trim torso. She does have a couple minor age-related faults: there is light pilling on the back, one area top left of the hooks and another bottom right of the hooks (photos). There’s also a small (less than 1”) pull in the mesh on the right side (photo). I don’t believe these small imperfections detract from the overall beauty of the garment. A very sexy piece to wear in or out, and a true vintage unicorn. Sz 38C, read description!