Vintage Trompe l’Œil Layered Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier

Vintage Trompe l’Œil Layered Dress
Size FR 36 fits S

A clever and instantly recognizable vintage piece from Jean Paul Gaultier Femme, this trompe-l’œil dress perfectly showcases the designer’s long-standing fascination with illusion, layering, and the transformation of everyday garments into something unexpected and seductive. With its graphic striped base and sheer black overlay, it creates the visual effect of multiple pieces worn together while remaining a single, body-skimming dress.

Crafted in a soft, highly stretchable viscose-nylon blend, the dress hugs the figure with ease and fluidity. The design plays on contrast and perception: a black-and-white striped underlayer forms the foundation, while the sheer black mesh slip-like overlay adds depth, transparency, and movement. Delicate lace trim at the neckline heightens the lingerie-inspired feel, reinforcing the sensual, subversive spirit so central to Gaultier’s work.

The silhouette is slim and elongating, with a gently scooped neckline, fine straps, and a softly fitted line through the body.

Condition

Great overall condition.
Details

• Jean Paul Gaultier Femme

• Vintage piece

• Trompe-l’œil layered-effect dress

• Black sheer mesh overlay

• Black-and-white striped underlayer

• Lace-trimmed neckline

• Very stretchable fabric

• Made in Italy

Materials
• 85% Viscose
• 15% Nylon
Size

• Tagged FR 36
• Fits approximately S

Measurements

• Armpits: 31 cm / 12.5 in

• Waist: 36 cm / 14 in

• Back length: 100 cm / 39 in

Shipped from France