Delicious Lil Babs Dress

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From the iconic New Zealand Label 'Babs Radon', created by Barbara Herrick who according to an interview with New Zealand Fashion Museum, "wanted to make beautiful clothes for women to feel good in." This is a wonderful example of the quality, era and silhouette of the seventies.

This maxi dress 
is at least 50 years young and in like new fantastic condition. Vintage fabric designed to flow and slink with you when worn to enhance YOU. The delicate design detailing and, the feminine cut of this dress makes this unique dress a style winner!

Wear this maxi on its own or use as a funky winter base pairing with a slim sleeved blouse underneath or, an easy jacket or cape over top. This dress will take you through the seasons in effortless chic with flats, strappy sandals or boots in winter!

Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin
: Private Collection NZ 
Label: Miss Babs

Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) jersey
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. Small area at hem (as shown) with black marks that does not detract from wear. 

Modern Size Indicator*:
 6 - 8
Measurement: Bust 34 cmWaist 28 cm, Hip 48 cm (Laid flat) 
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Tailored to hip 
Fixture: Original

DESIGNER INFORMATION: More information can be found here regarding the history of this fantastic icon of New Zealand fashion history.

NOTE:
Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colors may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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