A little romance, a little 80s styling and some lovely embroidery! This soft taupe vintage dress has a wonderfully feminine silhouette, beginning with a wide, straight neckline and delicate ties at each shoulder. An embroidered floral and scrollwork band runs across the front and back of the upper bodice, with matching embroidery decorating the open sleeves. The softly gathered sleeve cuffs, relaxed blouson bodice and elasticated waist create a beautiful draped shape. Below the waist, the skirt falls in overlapping, curved chiffon-style layers, with a shorter lining beneath allowing the sheer outer fabric to be appreciated. The combination of flowing fabric, tonal embroidery and those lovely shoulder details makes this an appealing choice for someone who enjoys romantic vintage fashion.
For a fresh, contemporary look, pair this dress with pistachio green sandals and a little antique gold jewellery. Or take inspiration from the delicate embroidery and introduce a cropped jacket in soft cream or white, perhaps with a pair of bronze ballet flats. For an evening occasion, a richly coloured silk scarf in shades of petrol blue, chartreuse or persimmon tied around the hair would be fabulous with the flowing skirt and open neckline. Very pretty indeed!
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Circa: 1970 - 2000
Origin: Private Collection
Label: N/A
Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) blend
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Dry clean
Modern Size Indicator*: 10 - 12
Measurements*: Bust 34 cm, Waist 30 cm (unstretched), Hip 48 cm (laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: N/A
Fit: Relaxed blouson bodice, elasticated waist and flowing layered skirt.
Fixture: Shoulder ties.
Features: Soft taupe colouring, wide straight neckline, decorative shoulder ties, open sleeves with embroidered panels and gathered cuffs, tonal floral and scrollwork embroidery across front and back bodice, elasticated waist, draped overlapping skirt layers, curved hems and shorter lining beneath sheer outer fabric.
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