Overdress Vintage
Vintage 1980s Black Bolero with metalic glitter embellishment
Vintage 1980s Black Bolero with metalic glitter embellishment
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Channel the avant-garde spirit of the 80s designs with this standout vintage bolero. Crafted from soft faux taffeta style fabric the jacket's sculptural shape pay homage to Saint Laurent's matador inspirations, bringing a slice of Spanish flair into modern fashion. The structured shoulders, rounded neckline, and curve-hugging silhouette reflect the designer's signatures, while luxe metalic embellishment catches the light beautifully.
This unique vintage find blends an iconic bolero shape with modern vibrancy, encapsulating the audacious spirit of '80s fashion for the contemporary tastemaker.
Suitable for the below sizes based on your preferred styling.
U.K. 6 8 10 12
US 4 6 8 10
US 34 36 38 40
Measurements below in inches. Please note Bust and Width/Waist have been doubled.
Bust 40
Width/waist 38
Length 17
Excellent Condition
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
