Tag: Chiffon

Lucille Ball’s Yellow Paisley Blouse Worn on Dinah!

This yellow paisley blouse was custom-made for Lucille Ball in the early 1970’s and is constructed of a sheer silk chiffon. It features a deep V, ruffled neckline and balloon sleeves with snap closure ruffled cuffs, all in a yellow and green print. The inside is lined with champagne silk and has a built-in adjustable waistband with snap buttons.

The blouse was first worn on screen by Lucie Arnaz in an episode of Here’s Lucy “Lucy and the Mountain Climber” which aired on September 20, 1971. In June of 1976 Lucille was a guest on Dinah Shore’s show DINAH! wearing the top with guests Carol Burnett, Valerie Harper and a surprise appearance by Gale Gordon. Later that same year Lucy is seen in it again, guest starring on Danny Thomas’ show The Practice playing an eccentric patient named Matilda Morrison. This blouse is an example where if Ms. Ball liked a particular style of clothing she often had similar ones made. We have a nearly identical top but with pink polka-dot fabric so please check out our past post!

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Lucille Ball’s Purple Kennedy Center Honors Gown by Nolan Miller

On December 7, 1986 Lucille Ball was bestowed with the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington DC. The prestigious award could not have come at a better time in her life. Only a few days prior, Desi Arnaz pass away and a couple of months earlier her series “Life With Lucy” was cancelled. The rainbow ribbons were placed around Lucy’s neck during the black tie ceremony dinner held in the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin Dining Room.

Lucille look amazing wearing this custom-made purple gown by Nolan Miller. Consisting of dual-layered silk and chiffon the floor frock features a gathered waist for an elegant draped effect in the front, sheer long sleeves with button cuff closures and a high ruched collar.

The televised portion of the awards aired on December 26, 1986 and included performances to honor Lucy by Bea Arthur, Pam Dawber and Valerie Harper. A very poignant and emotional speech was given by Robert Stack which included a message from Desi. Lucy wore a different gown that evening which was also designed by Nolan Miller. Lucille Ball’s ribbons can be seen at the Lucy-Desi Museum and The National Comedy Center in her hometown of Jamestown, NY.

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Lucille Ball’s Pink Nolan Miller Gown

On January 6, 1989 Lucille Ball and Gary Morton attended the 6th Annual American Cinema Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event presented by David Gest and sponsored by American Airlines honored Bette Davis, Clint Eastwood and Julio Iglesias.

Lucille look incredible wearing this 3-piece pale pink gown by Nolan Miller. The floor length ensemble with front slit consists of a sleeveless sheath dress with deep v-neck made of a nude crepe material, a sheer silk-chiffon long sleeve gown to go over top featuring pink and silver rhinestones encrusted in a floral pattern along with loop button cuffs and high neck closures. Adding a bit of drama to the look is a large sheer silk chiffon cape trimmed in pink ostrich feathers.

An original program from the awards features a congratulatory page to Bette and Clint from the Mortons with a photo of the couple taken on the set of Life With Lucy.

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Lucille Ball’s Pink Polka Dot Blouse

Lucille Ball’s custom-made pink polka dot blouse. Made of sheer silk chiffon it features a ruffled neckline, balloon sleeves with snap closure ruffled cuffs, plus matching pink chiffon belt and scarf. The inside is lined with champagne silk and has a built-in adjustable waistband with snap buttons.

Lucy wore the blouse in promotional photos for Here’s Lucy in the late-1960’s. One of which was used as a photocard with her facsimile signature that would be sent to fans who wrote letters to the star. She is also known to wear it at a private party in the early 70’s. If Lucille liked a particular style of garment she often had similar ones made but in different colors, patterns, or materials. This blouse is an example, where another was made in a yellow/green paisley fabric.

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