Overdress Vintage
Vintage 1980s Silk Taffeta Puff ball Dress
Vintage 1980s Silk Taffeta Puff ball Dress
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Exquisite piece, this 1980s bubble hem has clearly has been influenced by by the designs of the high profile designers of the era Y S L and L acroix. We see so many 80s party dresses in the world of vintage but the ones to behold stand the test of fashion time. This dress cut from a pure chocolate silk taffeta contrasted with a stripe green and gold thread to bodice. The dress bodice zips to the back. This dress is in great conditon for its age. I cant wait to see who wears this !
UK size 10
US Size 6
EU Size 38
Bust 33inches
Waist 29 inches
Length 29 inches
What do you get when you shop at Overdress
When you shop at Overdress Vintage you can be secure in the knowledge that we have carefully curated this item and it will reach you in the highest quality as we have taken the time to ensure that it is clean and pristine for you so you receive an almost as new experience.
We also want to make sure you item gives you the best fit to avoid disappointment so if you are unsure please use the web chat facility on the website. I am always happy to help
Please note as our our garments are vintage please do not expect perfection and as because they have had another life they will carry your usual signs of vintage wear. Anything that we think is outside of what would class as usual vintage wear will be indicated but we always aim for the highest quality control standards and sell to clients in the e fashion industry and celebrity collectors.
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.
Measure the waist flat across and for the bust from pit to pit in inches and then double it Length is measured from middle of the shoulder to the end of the garment.
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 - measure at armpit to pit and then double
Waist/Width - measured at the natural waist of width then double
Length - measured at the middle of the tip of the shoulder to the end of the garment
Mannequin & Model
Both our mannequins are a UK size 6-8 and stand 5ft 7 inches tall
Jen is a UK Size 10
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