80s frockery

Stunning 80s vintage Ronald Joyce ivory lace midi-length wedding dress with round neckline embellished with tiny faux pearls, frilled shoulders and sheer lace sleeves, deep scoop back with attached trailing self-tying bow and deep double satin frills around the hemline. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. The back ‘train’ may need adjustment/re-attachment to suit, but the dress is in lovely condition.

DESIGNER: Ronald Joyce
COLOUR: ivory
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK12, better contemporary fit UK8/10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (nape to hem) – 48”

 

80s vintage pale lilac chiffon tea dress by Oliver James for Frank Usher featuring padded shoulders and a sailor style collar with pleated satin modesty insert, elasticated waist with pleated satin cummerbund that fastens with three buttons/loops and a full floaty skirt with two side pockets. Part-lined, pull-on style.

DESIGNER: Oliver James for Frank Usher
COLOUR: lilac
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: dry clean/hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled 38 (UK10), better contemporary fit UK8/10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, waist – 24” (+ stretch), length (nape to hem) – 43”

Strapless black velvet prom party dress with lightly boned bodice and decorative embroidery detail around the top. Fit and flare style, fully lined with a back zip.

DESIGNER: Laura Ashley
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: velvet
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: UK8/10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, waist – 28”, length (underarm to hem) – 31”

80s vintage green 50s style party dress with self-tying halter neck, lightly boned sweetheart bodice with smocked back panel, V-shaped seamed waist and full skirt. Unlined with a back zip fastening. N.B. The colour is more emerald green than depicted in the images. DESIGNER: Yessica (C&A) COLOUR: green FABRIC: polyester CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK10, better contemporary fit UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 16” (+ stretch), waist – 28”, length (nape to hem) – 44”

Vintage hot pink lace cocktail dress with scalloped V-neckline and back, long sleeves, darted bodice with a V-shaped waist, and full ballerina mid-length skirt with scalloped hem. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: hand made COLOUR: pink FABRIC: nylon lace CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17“, waist – 26”, length (shoulder to hem) – 44”

Glitzy 80s vintage party dress by Roots of London, embellished all over with sequins and tiny gold beads, featuring beaded spaghetti straps, sweetheart neckline and beaded fringed tulip hemline. There has been a minor repair to the hem which is not noticeable. DESIGNER: Roots COLOUR: black FABRIC: silk viscose shell CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12, best contemporary fit UK8 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (shoulder to hem) – 36”