VINTAGE LIZ CLAIRBORN Beaded Embroidered Silk Vest Ivory Petite

100% Silk. My mother gave me this vest way back in the era of my having a real life, with real things to do and places to go. I was living in Manhattan at the time, and was, if I do say so myself, a bit lovely. And yet.... and yet... somehow there was never an occasion to wear this gorgeous silk embroidered, sequined, beaded vest. It stayed with me all these years waiting for things to turn around, for that invitation to that fancy soirée that would land me on the map of America's Great Women. My dear mother. (See in her handwriting above the price, written in pencil: "never" - meaning she purchased this on sale somewhere). Fast forward to this person I am now, with closets full of unworn vintage clothing and decor (You can see more at TroutysVintage on ETSY). I offer this for the right person to buy, to glow in, to love, to show off, and to treasure for his/her own legacy giving. You can wear this open, as in some of the photos, or secured by the hook-and-eye clasps for a more fitted look. Hell, this thing would look great on its own, with nothing but your beautiful skin to show it off. The label and tag simply say "Petite" - and while there is no other number, I would say this is pretty small. Perhaps a 4. If you are going to be a mother-of-the-bride, or have a style of dressing that will capitalize on the uniqueness of this vest, please consider how much joy it will bring you to wear it.