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Vintage 1980s Black Velvet Dress with polka dot puff sleeves
Vintage 1980s Black Velvet Dress with polka dot puff sleeves
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Black crushed velvet 1980’ mini dress by Liz Claiborne, a boutique store label from the 1980s in the USA. This delightful dress is the perfect after dark LBD its design will have been based on the runways from Y ves S aint L aurent. The simple design is made fun and playful with its polka dot grey silver sleeves which add drama and the wow factor. The dress is a shift dress in cut and works well with a belt to enhance the look and secure a snug fit if desired. Works well styled with sheer tights and your highest heels for Christmas party fashion.
Please enquire if you would like to also purchase the belt but cannot find on the site
Fabric manade crushed velvet blend
Dress is lined
Size & Measurements
UK size 12
US 8
EU 40
Bust 38 inches
Width 33 inches
Length 33 inches
Hips 38inches
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 |
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Rest of the World
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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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