Overdress Vintage
Vintage 80s Silk Mini Dress Jacket
Vintage 80s Silk Mini Dress Jacket
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Introducing this is a beautiful example of 80s vintage and is the ideal vintage occasion piece for summer as it is made of a luxurious pure silk fabric. It is a mini-length dress- long length jacket with a slight fitted silhouette. Igs adorned with pearl and embellished gold statement buttons. The skirt falls just above the knee. The dress is perfect for a variety of occasions, from formal events to casual outings. It can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.
The dress is a great example of glamorous style of the 80s. It is feminine and elegant, but it also has a touch of edge. It is a dress that will make you feel confident and beautiful
Suitable for the below sizes based on your preferred styling and can be sized down with a belt
U.K. 6 8 10 12
US 4 6 8 10 12
US 34 36 38 40
Measurements below in inches
Bust 36
Width/waist 32
Length 32
Excellent Condition, there is some minor tarnish is some areas to the buttons but this is consistent with age
Please also review the photographs as they also form part of the description.
All our vintage is curated and subject to the highest quality standard and restored and repaired to give the best experience possible. We are reputable seller, serving the fashion industry celebrities and providing costumes for TV and film.
Unless stated please do not expect perfection, as vintage garments are not new and have had another life and still may minor flaw here or there.Vintage sizes are not the same as , we measure and equivalent our garments to modern day sizing.
Size Guide
Size Guide
We take pride in providing accurate measurements with an approximation of modern UK with an International equivalent size chart below sizing to help you when choosing your purchase and will fit properly as often vintage sizes differ significantly from modern sizes.
It is also very helpful if you are aware of your own particular dimensions. If you're not sure, you may easily approximate them by measuring an item of clothes from your own wardrobe that fits well and is laid flat.
Below is how we measure for TOPS, DRESSES, JUMPSUITS, JACKETS, AND OUTERWEAR)
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Sleeve - Measured from the shoulder to the cuff. Shoulder - Measured from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Length - Measured from the collar or top mid of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
We measure all our items flat and use the guide below
If you need further help please get in touch and we can give you advice on the best size and fit through the chat facility on the website, just press the green CHAT with us button
UK SIZE | BUST | WAIST | UK SIZE | EU SIZE | US Size | |||
INCHES | CM | INCHES | CM | |||||
XXS | 6 | 32 | 80.5 | 25 | 62.5 | 6 | 36 | 2 |
XS | 8 | 33 | 83 | 26-27 | 65 | 8 | 38 | 4 |
Small | 10 | 35 | 88 | 28-29 | 70 | 10 | 40 | 6 |
Medium | 12 | 37 | 93 | 30-31 | 75 | 12 | 42 | 10 |
Large | 14 | 39 | 98 | 32 | 80 | 14 | 44 | 12 |
Xlarge | 16 | 41 | 103 | 33 | 85 | 16 | 48 | 14 |
How we measure
How we measure
Our items are measured flat and we use a tape measure.
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Length - Measured from the collar or top of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
Mannequin & Model
Both our mannequins are a UK size 6-8 and stand 5ft 7 inches tall
Jen is a UK Size 10














