DRESSES

Hand made vintage 60s full length sleeveless dress in vibrant pink featuring an empire bodice with pearl and couching embellishment. Fully lined with a back zip and back seam split. DESIGNER: hand made COLOUR: pink FABRIC: not known, linen/wool feel CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: best fit UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17½”, length (shoulder to hem) – 54”

Marilyn inspired white halter neck dress in the iconic Some Like It Hot style with velcro fastening at the nape and very full crystal pleated skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. This dress is a reproduction made for a photoshoot and has a few pulled threads around the hemline which can easily be turned up; in great wearable condition. DESIGNER: hand made COLOUR: white FABRIC: polyester CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good, but see description SIZE: UK10/12 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, length (underarm to hem) – 40”

Marilyn style cocktail dress in vibrant sapphire blue featuring a deep plunge crossover neckline with halter self-ties, slight elastication to the back bodice, a softly pleated cummerbund around the midriff and a full crystal pleated skirt. Fully lined with a side zip fastening. DESIGNER: South COLOUR: bright blue FABRIC: polyester CARE: hand washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK14 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 19”, waist – 32”, length (underarm to hem) – 35”

White vintage inspired wiggle dress in ribbed polyester with a good bit of stretch, short sleeves and padded shoulders, featuring a shaped front neckline and four black décor buttons on the bodice. Fully lined with a back zip fastening and back seam split. DESIGNER: not known COLOUR: white FABRIC: 90% polyester, 10% lycra CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK12 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18” (+ stretch), length (nape to hem) – 37”

Pink floral feminine cotton tea dress by Miss Selfridge with cute cap sleeves and sweetheart neckline, buttoning through the front with attached waist sash ties. Unlined. DESIGNER: Miss Selfridge Limited Edition COLOUR: pink floral FABRIC: cotton CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 19”, length (nape to hem) – 48”

Step into spring in this pretty turquoise print dress by Hardob dating from the 80s. The sleeveless dress has a simply styled bodice with round neckline and soft gathering friom the shoulder seams, elastcated waist with stiffened self belt and pleated skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Hardob
COLOUR: turquoise and white
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled 42(UK14)
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 22”, waist – 30” (+stretch), length (nape to hem) – 47”

Stunning halter neck party prom dress in rich magenta hue with deep plunge neckline and padded bust, featuring attractive tight ruching to each side with a diamante trimmed bow on the left hip, over a three tiered flamenco style asymmetrical skirt. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

• DESIGNER: Blondie Nites by Linda Bernell
• COLOUR: magenta
• FABRIC: 97% polyester, 3% spandex
• CARE: dry clean
• CONDITION: very good
• SIZE: labelled 5, best fit UK8/10
• MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, length (underarm to longest point) – 42”

Black sequinned 60s inspired gogo style dress by H&M, unworn with tags still attached. Sleeveless with a scoop neckline and racer style back. Fully lined, pull on style.

• DESIGNER: H&M
• COLOUR: black
• FABRIC: polyester shell
• CARE: dry clean
• CONDITION: very good
• SIZE: labelled EUR34 UK6/8
• MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (nape to hem) – 35”

Fab 60s inspired sleeveless wrapover mini shift dress in black textured polyester cotton blend, buttons through from left shoulder to hem. Unlined.

DESIGNER: Top Shop
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: 54% polyester, 46% cotton
CARE: washable
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK14
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 20”, length (nape to hem) – 32”

Vintage inspired 50s rockabilly style black and white polka dot dress with a bit of stretch and detachable spaghetti shoulder straps, featuring a lightly boned bodice with grosgrain ribbon trim and front décor buttons over a pencil skirt with back split. Unlined with a side zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Next
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: 95% cotton, 5% elastane
CARE: washable
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK16
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 19½” (+ stretch), waist 33”, length (underarm to hem) – 34”

Easy wear black cotton needlecord dress by fair trade label Nomads, featuring attractive front keyhole detail with long purply psychedelic drawstring ties and contrast trim around the hem and cuffs. Unlined.

DESIGNER: Nomads
COLOUR: mainly black
FABRIC: cotton needlecord
CARE: washable
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled L, fits UK12/14
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 20”, length (nape to hem) – 32”

Classic Coast dress in mainly cream with large red and green floral print, trimmed with red grosgrain and a self tying ribbon around the empire line. Fully lined with a hint of net on the hem and a side zip fastening. The dress can be worn strapless or with shoulder straps for which there are attachments (original straps are missing).

• DESIGNER: Coast
• COLOUR: cream, red, green
• FABRIC: 97% cotton, 3% elastane
• CARE: dry clean
• CONDITION: very good
• SIZE: labelled UK12, better fit UK10
• MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17½”, length (underarm to hem) – 35”

A head turning party dress in hot pink satin by Sugarbebe with adjustable spaghetti straps and fitted, lightly boned corset bodice with top double frill. Fitted to the waist with a short flirty pleated skirt showing a little of the attached black underskirt net. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Sugarbebe
COLOUR: pink
FABRIC: 50% polyester, 47% cotton, 3% elastane
CARE: hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK8
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (shoulder to hem) – 30”, waist to hem – 14” (+ net underlayer)

Stunning vintage 70s one shoulder prom dress featuring a black stretch velvet bodice with V shaped front waist and statement purple acetate bow on the left shoulder over a shiny purple satin acetate full skirt. Unlined with a side zip fastening.

For added volume, the dress can be worn with a net underskirt but we like it wthout for a 70s does swing look!

DESIGNER: not known
COLOUR: black and purple
FABRIC: stretch velvet and acetate
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: UK10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 16” (+ stretch), waist – 27” (+ stretch), length (shoulder to hem)– 47”

Stunning dusky pink rose print chiffon two piece by Frank Usher comprising a tea length cocktail dress and matching jacket.

The dress is fully lined with spaghetti straps and crystal pleated bodice with frill detail over a full skirt with a back zip fastening. The sheer diaphonous jacket has an elasticated frilled neckline with long brown satin ribbon ties and sleeves with frill detail.

Perfect for a wedding or other special occasion.

DESIGNER: Frank Usher
COLOUR: dusky pink rose print
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled 38, best fit UK10
MEASUREMENTS: Dress: underarm-underarm – 17” (stretched), waist - 27", length (shoulder to hem) – 42”; Jacket - free size, 25" long

Sparkle the night away in this versatile two piece set which can be mixed and matched, comprising a maxi length dress and jacket in sheer black polyester chiffon embellished with silver beading. The sleeveless dress is fully lined and has a round neckline edged with silver beading and hook/eye fastening at the nape; beaded silver motifs on the lower front skirt and around the hemline and two deep side seam splits. The jacket is unlined with long sleeves and is heavily embellished with sparkly silver beads, fastening with front ties.

DESIGNER: not known, labels removed
COLOUR: black with silver beading embellishment
FABRIC: polyester chiffon
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: UK14
MEASUREMENTS: Dress: underarm-underarm – 20”, length (nape to hem) – 50”; Jacket: underarm-underarm – 20”, length (shoulder to hem) – 20”