Name: Black beaded evening top
Brand: Other
SKU: FS12200
Price: 15.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Black beaded evening top

£15.00

Black sleeveless evening top with trellis patterned sparkly beading embellishment, round neckline and notched hemline. Fully lined with back zip fastening. There are a few loose/missing beads, barely noticeable.

Description

Black sleeveless evening top with trellis patterned sparkly beading embellishment, round neckline and notched hemline. Fully lined with back zip fastening. There are a few loose/missing beads, barely noticeable.

DESIGNER: not known
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good, but a couple of missing/loose beads
SIZE: labelled UK18, better fit UK16
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 22”, length (nape to hem) – 22”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black bow tie

£7.00

Folkespeare black polyester bow tie (boxed), adjustable.

Description

Folkespeare black polyester bow tie (boxed), adjustable.

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black chiffon backless frilled dress

£17.00

Cute little black dress in floaty chiffon polyester, featuring a sleeveless crossover bodice and backless styling with frilling detail and a part elasticated waist, over a full skirt.

Description

Cute little black dress in floaty chiffon polyester, featuring a sleeveless crossover bodice and backless styling with frilling detail and a part elasticated waist, over a full skirt. Fully lined, pull on style. DESIGNER: Fashion Union COLOUR: black FABRIC: polyester CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12, better fit UK10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 18“, length (shoulder to hem) – 38”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black chiffon necklace collar party dress

Black chiffon necklace collar party dress

£22.00

Black chiffon party dress with a good bit of stretch featuring a halter-neck beaded mesh necklace collar, softly-pleated bodice and cummerbund waist with attached ties, and a multi-layered skirt with handkerchief hemline that dips at the back.

Description

Black chiffon party dress with a good bit of stretch featuring a halter-neck beaded mesh necklace collar, softly-pleated bodice and cummerbund waist with attached ties, and a multi-layered skirt with handkerchief hemline that dips at the back. Fully lined, pull-on style with hook/eye fastening at the nape (may need re-stitching to secure).

DESIGNER: City Studio
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: spot clean
CONDITION: very good, see description
SIZE: labelled M, best fit UK8/10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17” (+ stretch), length – varies

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black cotton embellished bolero jacket

£18.00

Black lightly padded Indian cotton bolero jacket with beading embellishment to the edges and cuffs, edge to edge styling.

Description

Black lightly padded Indian cotton bolero jacket with beading embellishment to the edges and cuffs, edge to edge styling. DESIGNER: M&S COLOUR: black FABRIC: cotton CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK14, better fit UK12 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 19.5”, length (nape to hem) – 21”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embellished evening bag

£16.00

Black sparkly evening bag heavily embellished with mixed crystals and tiny beads, featuring a multi-strand beaded handle and top zip closure. Lined in black polyester with zipped side pocket. Measures approx.9.5” x 4.4” x 1.5” , in very good preloved condition.

Description

Black sparkly evening bag heavily embellished with mixed crystals and tiny beads, featuring a multi-strand beaded handle and top zip closure. Lined in black polyester with zipped side pocket. Measures approx.9.5” x 4.4” x 1.5” , in very good preloved condition.

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embellished evening jacket

£15.00

Black sheer viscose evening jacket with beading embellishment, featuring a round neckline, padded shoulders and long sleeves. Unlined with a single hook/eye at the neck.

Description

Black sheer viscose evening jacket with beading embellishment, featuring a round neckline, padded shoulders and long sleeves. Unlined with a single hook/eye at the neck. DESIGNER: Classics COLOUR: black FABRIC: viscose CARE: cool wash CONDITION: very good SIZE: XL MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 25”, length (nape to hem) – 28”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embellished fringed cocktail dress

Black embellished fringed cocktail dress

£32.00

Little black flapper style cocktail dress with mandarin collar and short sleeves, embellished around the empire line with black beaded band and long all-round fringing. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

Little black flapper style cocktail dress with mandarin collar and short sleeves, embellished around the empire line with black beaded band and long all-round fringing. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: hand made COLOUR: black FABRIC: not known, possibly rayon CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: fits UK8/small 10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17.5”, length (nape to hem) – 42”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embellished occasion jacket with shawl collar

Black embellished occasion jacket with shawl collar

£22.00

Black occasion jacket with oversized shawl collar featuring a satin front embellished with copper embroidery and sequins and contrast back and long sleeves. Wrap style with concealed press stud fastenings and décor sequinned flower. Fully lined.

Description

Black occasion jacket with oversized shawl collar featuring a satin front embellished with copper embroidery and sequins and contrast back and long sleeves. Wrap style with concealed press stud fastenings and décor sequinned flower. Fully lined. DESIGNER: not known COLOUR: black FABRIC: polyester with spandex CARE: dry clean/ cold hand wash CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK14 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 21”, length (nape to hem) – 23”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embroidered maxi kaftan

£18.00

Traditional black handloom cotton maxi kaftan dress with round neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, heavily embellished on the front and cuffs with red and white embroidery.

Description

Traditional black handloom cotton maxi kaftan dress with round neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, heavily embellished on the front and cuffs with red and white embroidery. Unlined, pull on style with single hook/eye back fastening. DESIGNER: Handloom COLOUR: mainly black FABRIC: cotton CARE: hand wash CONDITION: very good SIZE: S, UK8 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17.5“, length (nape to hem) – 55”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black embroidered voile party dress

£18.00

Chinese inspired black voile sleeveless party dress with cream embroidery detail, featuring a mandarin collar and asymmetrical faux frog fastenings, seamed waist and full skirt..

Description

Chinese inspired black voile sleeveless party dress with cream embroidery detail, featuring a mandarin collar and asymmetrical faux frog fastenings, seamed waist and full skirt. Fully ined with a back zip fastening. Pictured with a black belt for illustration only (not included).

DESIGNER: Joanie
COLOUR: mainly black
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: washable
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK18, better fit UK16/18
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 21”, waist – 36”, back length – 40”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black enamelled ankle boot brooch

£5.00

Cute little brooch in the shape of an ankle boot, black enamel on goldtone metal, pin with revolver catch. Measures approx 1¼” x 1”, in very good preloved condition.

Description

Cute little brooch in the shape of an ankle boot, black enamel on goldtone metal, pin with revolver catch. Measures approx 1¼” x 1”, in very good preloved condition.

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black evening gown with sheer back and sleeves

Black evening gown with sheer back and sleeves

£32.00

Black full-length evening gown with risqué plunging sheer back, sheer shoulders and long sleeves, a square neckline with sparkly faux dress clips, padded bust and softly draped front. Fully lined with button/loop to the nape and back zip fastening. Original tags attached.

Description

Black full-length evening gown with risqué plunging sheer back, sheer shoulders and long sleeves, a square neckline with sparkly faux dress clips, padded bust and softly draped front. Fully lined with button/loop to the nape and back zip fastening. Original tags attached. DESIGNER: Clare Louise COLOUR: black FABRIC: 92% polyester, 8% spandex CARE: dry clean CONDITION: tags attached SIZE: labelled UK18, suggested fit UK16/18 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 20”(+ stretch), length (nape to hem) – 53”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black faux fur stole

£14.00

Black super-soft faux fur stole with single fur hook closure, fully lined. Measures approx 70" x 7".

Description

Black super-soft faux fur stole with single fur hook closure, fully lined. Measures approx 70" x 7".

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43

Black faux leather shift dress

£25.00

Classic St Michael shift dress in black faux leather, sleeveless with a round neckline and back seam split.

Description

Classic St Michael shift dress in black faux leather, sleeveless with a round neckline and back seam split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: St Michael COLOUR: black FABRIC: faux leather CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK14 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 20”, length – 37”

Sizing

Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.

Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".

In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.

The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.

Women’s Dress Sizes

UK size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
US size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
European size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women’s Shoes

UK size	3½	4	4½	5	5½	6	6½	7	7 ½	8
US size	6	6½	7	7½	8	8½	9	9½	10	10½
European size	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	41	42	43