Overdress Vintage
Vintage 1970s Silk Gold Lame & Velveteen Glitter Tunic
Vintage 1970s Silk Gold Lame & Velveteen Glitter Tunic
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This resplendent vintage gold lame blouse is a sartorial time capsule that pays homage to the disco euphoria of the 1970s and visionaries like Yves Saint Laurent. The French designer pioneered the audacious use of glittering metallics during this era, embracing shiny gold lame in many of his collections.
Meticulously pleated and crafted to create a voluminous, exaggerated silhouette, this blouse's origami-like folds capture the drama and allure that Saint Laurent brought to his decadent lame tops. The batwing sleeves, puffed to perfection, billow with each movement. An abstract animal print motif blankets the shimmering lame, elevating its luxe texture. whilst the high mandarin neckline provides coquettish contrast to the plunging necklines that daringly bared shoulders and décolletage during the 70s. This alluring top encapsulates the paradox of covered and revealed that defined the fashions of the time.
Utterly sublime and expertly preserved, this blouse stands as a tribute to an era when gold lame moved from outlier fabric to ubiquitous staple, adorning the runways of visionaries like Saint Laurent. Drape this museum-worthy piece over high-waisted trousers to team with leather for sustainable glam
Suitable for the below sizes based on your preferred styling Please also check measurements also below
U.K. 6 8 10 12
US 4 6 8 10
US 34 36 38 40
Measurements below in inches
Bust 46
Width/waist 36
Length 28
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 modern clothing so we measure and equivalent our garments to modern day sizing so sizing is equal 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







