Odette Barsa was a lingerie designer who was very successful. She was born in Syria in 1901 and came to America where she married Simon Barsa in 1922. Her husband had a successful business but it got into trouble after the 1929 stock market crash so she started making lingerie. She imported her fabric and embroideries and made high end lingerie up until her death in 1975.
This is a lovely example of Odette's work and is an all silk version of the synthetic red one I just had in the shop. It comes from the estate of the same fabulous woman as the other one did and I love it. This would have been meant to be more of a hostess piece that you would wear while entertaining at home. Now a piece like this could be worn anywhere. It is a lovely ivory tone silk that is a touch brighter in person. The cut is extremely loose and easy. It is a simple T shape with wide sleeves, straight wide cut through the body and a simple notched collar. Each sleeve is adorned with a wide band of white feathers that are the perfect little pop against the cream. The feathers are very full and extravagant. I love the length and the side slits because you can wear it as a dress or layer it over soft loose pants for a more pyjama set feel. You could easily belt this to add shape if you wished. It is a great piece that is easy to wear and has lots of impact. Has pockets on each hip. Excellent condition with a small note to review below
Fully lined in a white silk and slips on to wear. The fabric is an ivory silk. Light padding in each shoulder. There are a couple of very light scoffs on the fabric and I have included photos of them. They are very faint but there. Some grubbiness to the hem. Please see the last few photos. This one is not labeled but is the same as the other one I just had and from the same woman. The loose cut should work on a range of sizes
Sleeves: 24" long and 26" around
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 56" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG
Item# DD3221
Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture.
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
