Description
A beautifully made vintage Barbizon Colette slip dress in a soft slate blue shade with an elegant lace bodice and flowing full skirt.
The fitted bodice features floral lace over a sheer foundation, creating delicate texture and subtle dimension, while the gently flared skirt falls from a pointed waistline for a flattering silhouette. A side metal zipper closure and wide shoulder straps reflect the thoughtful construction found in better mid-century lingerie and loungewear pieces.
Originally intended as a full slip, the dress wears beautifully today as a lightweight summer dress, layering piece, or romantic lounge garment. The color shifts between dusty blue and soft steel blue depending on the light, giving it a quiet sophistication that feels surprisingly modern.
A lovely example of vintage Barbizon quality with excellent movement and wearability.
Curator’s Note
Some vintage slips stay firmly in the lingerie category. Others cross over into everyday wear without trying.
This Barbizon Colette piece falls into the second group. The combination of the sculpted lace bodice, pointed waistline, and full skirt gives it the appearance of a finished dress rather than an undergarment. The soft blue color feels timeless, and the silhouette is easy to imagine styled with a cardigan, jacket, or simply worn on its own during warmer months.
Pieces like this are increasingly appreciated for their versatility—equally at home as vintage sleepwear, resort wear, or an understated summer dress.
Details
- Label: Barbizon Colette
- Size on label: 10
- Color: Slate Blue / Dusty Blue
- Material: Nylon-Orlon blend
- Floral lace bodice
- Wide shoulder straps
- Pointed waist construction
- Full skirt
- Side metal zipper closure
- Unlined skirt
- Mid-century construction
- Excellent vintage condition
Measurements (taken flat then doubled where appropriate)
Bust: 34”
Waist: 25”
Hips: Free
Shoulder to Waist: ___ inches
Length (Shoulder to Hem): 46”
Sweep/Hem Width: ___ inches
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Return Policy
At Revolving Vintage Closet, every piece is thoughtfully sourced, inspected, and documented with care. Because our garments and décor items are truly one-of-a-kind, all sales are final.
Vintage pieces cannot be replaced once they leave our studio, and return shipping can risk damage to delicate fabrics, trims, and finishes. For this reason, we do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations.
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Shipping Policy
All items ship from our studio with careful protective packaging.
Tracking is included with every order.
We ship within 2–4 business days, unless noted otherwise in the listing.
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