Name: Coast black velvet layered tulip skirt
Brand: Coast
SKU: FS11833
Price: 18.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Coast black velvet layered tulip skirt

£18.00

Coast black velvet occasion tulip skirt with black petersham waistband and trim to the layered petals. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

Coast black velvet occasion tulip skirt with black petersham waistband and trim to the layered petals. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Coast
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: 90% polyester 10% elastane
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: UK14
MEASUREMENTS: waist – 32”, length – 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

Together aubergine embellished evening skirt

Together aubergine embellished evening skirt

£14.00

Aubergine longer-length evening skirt by Together embellished all over with sparkly sequins and beading. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

Aubergine longer-length evening skirt by Together embellished all over with sparkly sequins and beading. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Together
COLOUR: aubergine
FABRIC: polyester shell
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK16, better fit UK14
MEASUREMENTS: waist – 32”, length – 36”

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

New Romantic green taffeta evening skirt

New Romantic green taffeta evening skirt

£15.00

New Romantic style iridescent green taffeta circle can-can skirt with 2.5” waistband and half belt with statement metallic buckle. Fully lined with a black net underskirt for added volume. Fastens with two buttons at the waist.

Description

New Romantic style iridescent green taffeta circle can-can skirt with 2.5” waistband and half belt with statement metallic buckle. Fully lined with a black net underskirt for added volume. Fastens with two buttons at the waist.

DESIGNER: Dorothy Perkins
COLOUR: green
FABRIC: acetate
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK16, better fit UK14
MEASUREMENTS: waist – 32”, length – 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

Boohoo black embellished evening skirt

£12.00

Boohoo black evening skirt embellished all over with sequinned fringing, with 1.5” waistband and thigh length side split.

Description

Boohoo black evening skirt embellished all over with sequinned fringing, with 1.5” waistband and thigh length side split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Boohoo
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: polyester
CARE: hand wash
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK12, better fit UK10
MEASUREMENTS: waist – 28”, length – 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

Louis Feraud Paris nude silk skirt

£22.00

Beautiful Louis Feraud nude silk skirt with 1.5” fixed waistband and side seam pockets, featuring an attached ‘apron’ front panel with inverted front pleat. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

Beautiful Louis Feraud nude silk skirt with 1.5” fixed waistband and side seam pockets, featuring an attached ‘apron’ front panel with inverted front pleat. Fully lined with a side zip fastening. DESIGNER: Louis Feraud Paris COLOUR: nude FABRIC: silk CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled 38, best fit UK8 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 26”, length – 27”

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

Laura Ashley purple floral tulip occasion skirt

Laura Ashley purple floral tulip occasion skirt

£14.00

Laura Ashley tulip occasion skirt featuring bold fuchsia roses on a deep purple background, with fixed 2” waistband, soft front pleating and two side pockets.. Fully lined with a back zip fastening and back seam kick split.

Description

Laura Ashley tulip occasion skirt featuring bold fuchsia roses on a deep purple background, with fixed 2” waistband, soft front pleating and two side pockets.. Fully lined with a back zip fastening and back seam kick split. DESIGNER: Laura Ashley COLOUR: purple print FABRIC: polyester CARE: hand wash or dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 32”, length – 23.5”

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

After Six navy velvet evening maxi skirt

After Six navy velvet evening maxi skirt

£15.00

After Six classic full-length evening maxi skirt in navy fluid panne velvet with part-elasticated 1.5” waistband and deep side seam split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

After Six classic full-length evening maxi skirt in navy fluid panne velvet with part-elasticated 1.5” waistband and deep side seam split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: After Six Ronald Joyce COLOUR: navy FABRIC: rayon velvet CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 28” (+ stretch), 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

Laura Ashley navy velvet evening skirt

£18.00

Laura Ashley midi-length skirt in navy velvet with fixed waist band, fully lined with a back zip fastening

Description

Laura Ashley midi-length skirt in navy velvet with fixed waist band, fully lined with a back zip fastening DESIGNER: Laura Ashley COLOUR: navy FABRIC: 73% cotton, 27%modal velvet CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK16, best contemporary fit UK14 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 32”, length – 32”

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

Elinette black godet evening skirt

£15.00

Elinette black godet evening occasion skirt with 1” waistband, part-lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

Elinette black godet evening occasion skirt with 1” waistband, part-lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: Elinette COLOUR: black FABRIC: polyester/acetate CARE: hand wash CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK10 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 28”, length – 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

Monsoon purple silk evening skirt

£16.00

Monsoon purple silk maxi evening occasion skirt, fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

Monsoon purple silk maxi evening occasion skirt, fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: Monsoon COLOUR: purple FABRIC: silk CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK10 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 28”, length – 41”

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

Fink Modell black velvet and lace skirt

£18.00

Fink Modell vintage midi-length skirt with plenty of volume featuring a V-shaped black velvet yoke over black lace. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

Fink Modell vintage midi-length skirt with plenty of volume featuring a V-shaped black velvet yoke over black lace. Fully lined with a side zip fastening. DESIGNER: Fink Modell COLOUR: black FABRIC: 70% viscose, 30% polyamide CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK14, better contemporary fit UK12 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 30”, length – 31”

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

Andrew Stewart vintage turquoise mohair maxi skirt

Andrew Stewart vintage turquoise mohair maxi skirt

£20.00

60s or 70s vintage maxi skirt in turquoise mohair wool by Andrew Stewart. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

60s or 70s vintage maxi skirt in turquoise mohair wool by Andrew Stewart. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: Andrew Stewart COLOUR: turquoise FABRIC: 40% mohair, 60% wool CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: fits UK10/12 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 29”, 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

Violet velvet embellished skirt

£18.00

Country Casuals easy-wear violet panné silk rayon velvet midi skirt with subtle pattern, embellished all over with sparkly beads; fully lined with an elasticated waistband.

Description

Country Casuals easy-wear violet panné silk rayon velvet midi skirt with subtle pattern, embellished all over with sparkly beads; fully lined with an elasticated waistband. DESIGNER: Country Casuals COLOUR: violet FABRIC: 82% viscose, 18% silk CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS: waist – 30” (+ stretch), length (nape 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

Vintage black velvet maxi pencil skirt

£20.00

Classic vintage black velvet maxi pencil skirt with fixed waistband and deep back kick split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

Classic vintage black velvet maxi pencil skirt with fixed waistband and deep back kick split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: not known COLOUR: black FABRIC: velvet CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK10/12 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 29”, length – 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

John Charles vintage black velvet pencil skirt

John Charles vintage black velvet pencil skirt

£18.00

John Charles 70s vintage black velvet midi length pencil skirt with fixed waistband and back seam kick split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.

Description

John Charles 70s vintage black velvet midi length pencil skirt with fixed waistband and back seam kick split. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: John Charles COLOUR: black FABRIC: velvet CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12, best contemporary fit UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: waist – 28”, length – 29”

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