Going to the Ball

26 products

26 products

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80s vintage After Six black beaded evening gown
£48.00
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80s John Charles black velvet and metallic party prom dress
£48.00
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Vintage Trina Lewis Marjon Couture turquoise evening dress
£45.00
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Statement black and gold sequinned evening gown
£40.00
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80s statement vintage embellished evening dress
£40.00
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Monsoon Gatsby Downton gold silk full-length evening gown
£48.00
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Black velvet and tartan taffeta party dress
£40.00
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80s After Six black and fuchsia one-shoulder ball gown
£49.00
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Gino Cerutti red and gold party prom dress
£40.00
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Laura Ashley blue velvet and taffeta dress
£44.00
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John Charles 80s vintage red party dress
£40.00
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Past Times vintage turquoise sequinned jacket
£45.00
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80s After Six velvet and taffeta cocktail dress
£40.00
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Monsoon Twilight black embellished evening dress
£46.00
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90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
£40.00
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50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
£48.00
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Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
£45.00
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Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
£48.00
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Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
£40.00
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Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
£40.00
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SOLD: Blue velvet and taffeta ball gown
£48.00
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Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
£40.00
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80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
£45.00
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SOLD Vintage white faux fur jacket with shawl collar
£45.00
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SOLD: Monsoon Twilight green silk gown
£45.00
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Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
£40.00
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown
90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown

90s Monsoon black silk devore evening gown

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90s vintage Monsoon black bias-cut full-length devore silk viscose evening gown with subtle grey floral relief pattern, featuring a sweetheart neckline and crossover twist back silk straps. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

90s vintage Monsoon black bias-cut full-length devore silk viscose evening gown with subtle grey floral relief pattern, featuring a sweetheart neckline and crossover twist back silk straps. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Monsoon
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: 55% silk, 45% viscose
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good vintage
SIZE: labelled UK10, best contemporary fit UK8
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17“, length (shoulder to hem) –56”

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
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress
50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress

50s vintage turquoise satin party prom bridesmaid dress

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Stunning 50s vintage turquoise satin prom / party / evening / bridesmaid’s dress with scoop neckline and back, tiny waist and decor bows to the bodice and half-length sleeves. Fit and flare princess styling with stiffened skirt lining and a back metal zip fastening.

Description

Stunning 50s vintage turquoise satin prom / party / evening / bridesmaid’s dress with scoop neckline and back, tiny waist and decor bows to the bodice and half-length sleeves. Fit and flare princess styling with stiffened skirt lining and a back metal zip fastening.

DESIGNER: hand made
COLOUR: turquoise
FABRIC: satin
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good vintage
SIZE: UK8
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17.5“, waist – 26”, length (shoulder 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
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress
Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress

Ossie Clark black cold-shoulder evening cruise dress

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Black bias-cut floor-length cold-shoulder evening cruise occasion dress from the Ossie Clark Vintage Collection with gold trim to the round neckline, keyhole front and back detail and frilled shoulders. Unlined, pull-on style with nape fastening, in unworn condition with tags attached.

Description

Black bias-cut floor-length cold-shoulder evening cruise occasion dress from the Ossie Clark Vintage Collection with gold trim to the round neckline, keyhole front and back detail and frilled shoulders. Unlined, pull-on style with nape fastening, in unworn condition with tags attached.

DESIGNER: Ossie Clark Vintage Collection
COLOUR: black with gold
FABRIC: 65% polyester 32% viscose, 3% elastane
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: unworn with tags
SIZE: labelled UK10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17“(+ stretch), length (nape to hem) –60”

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
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow
Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow

Spotlight Warehouse blue ballerina tulle prom dress with bow

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Stunningly beautiful 50s-inspired ballerina style prom dress in the palest powder blue, originally sold in a few selected Warehouse stores as a limited edition. The dress has a lightly boned satin bodice embellished on the front with sparkly beads, over a multi-layered tulle ballerina length skirt with net underlayers for added volume. There is a statement satin bow at the front waist and a back zip fastening. Fully lined, in very good preloved condition. We featured an identical dress in one of our photoshoots – see images.

Description

Stunningly beautiful 50s-inspired ballerina style prom dress in the palest powder blue, originally sold in a few selected Warehouse stores as a limited edition. The dress has a lightly boned satin bodice embellished on the front with sparkly beads, over a multi-layered tulle ballerina length skirt with net underlayers for added volume. There is a statement satin bow at the front waist and a back zip fastening. Fully lined, in very good preloved condition. We featured an identical dress in one of our photoshoots – see images.

DESIGNER: Spotlight by Warehouse Limited Edition
COLOUR: powder blue
FABRIC: polyester, acetate, cotton, polyamide
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK10, best fit UK8
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 16½”, waist - 28", length (waist to hem) – 26"

 

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
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back
Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back

Joseph Ribkoff navy crochet lace evening dress with deep cowl back

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Stunning Joseph Ribkoff full-length navy crochet lace evening dress, sleeveless with boat neckline and dramatic draped deep cowl back with three sparkly beaded strands. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

Description

Stunning Joseph Ribkoff full-length navy crochet lace evening dress, sleeveless with boat neckline and dramatic draped deep cowl back with three sparkly beaded strands. Fully lined with a side zip fastening.

DESIGNER: Joseph Ribkoff Creations
COLOUR: navy
FABRIC: 88% nylon, 12% mylar
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: UK10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, length – 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
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train
Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train

Night Moves emerald green embellished evening gown with train

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Wow-factor emerald green halter neck ball gown embellished with starbursts of sparkly sequins and beads with a deep plunge neckline and padded bust, off-centre thigh-high front split and low back with sweeping train (that has a holding loop for dancing!).

Description

Wow-factor emerald green halter neck ball gown embellished with starbursts of sparkly sequins and beads with a deep plunge neckline and padded bust, off-centre thigh-high front split and low back with sweeping train (that has a holding loop for dancing!). Fully lined with hooks/eyes at the nape and a back zip fastening. There are a few missing sequins, only noticeable on close inspection – priced accordingly DESIGNER: Night Moves COLOUR: green FABRIC: polyester CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good, but some missing sequins SIZE: UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 18”, length (underarm 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
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress
Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress

Vintage Mandell Model black evening dress

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Vintage Mandell Model black evening gown with square neckline with frill and softly pleated shoulder straps, featuring double peplums and full-length swags attached to each side of the waist, with bronze metallic sequin embellished pattern to the front.

Description

Vintage Mandell Model black evening gown with square neckline with frill and softly pleated shoulder straps, featuring double peplums and full-length swags attached to each side of the waist, with bronze metallic sequin embellished pattern to the front. Unlined with a back metal zip fastening and twin back kick splits. A few sequins are missing which is only noticeable on close inspection and does not detract from wearability of this lovely vintage original. DESIGNER: Mandell Model COLOUR: black FABRIC: crepe CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: fits UK12/14 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 19.5”, length (shoulder to hem) – 58”

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
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown
80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown

80s Betty Davies fuchsia raw silk gown

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Stunning 80s vintage fuchsia raw silk gown by Betty Davies featuring a sheer black chiffon frilled collar and cuffs, soft padded shoulders, eight ornate buttons to the bodice and a ballerina length full skirt.

Description

Stunning 80s vintage fuchsia raw silk gown by Betty Davies featuring a sheer black chiffon frilled collar and cuffs, soft padded shoulders, eight ornate buttons to the bodice and a ballerina length full skirt. Fully lined with a side zip fastening. DESIGNER: Betty Davies COLOUR: fuchsia FABRIC: raw silk CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: fits UK10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17.5”, 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
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)
Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)

Vintage 70s bow front maxi dress (Jean Allen)

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Vintage 70s Jean Allen maxi dress with black velvet bodice and multicoloured skirt and sleeves.

Description

Stunning Jean Allen 70s vintage maxi dress featuring a black velvet bodice with plunge sweetheart neckline and black satin bow at the waist, contrasting multicoloured half length balloon sleeves with elasticated cuffs and full length skirt with inverted front pleat. Fully lined with a back zip.

We have spotted a couple of very minor thread pulls to the sleeves which are barely noticeable.

DESIGNER: Jean Allen
COLOUR: black/multi
FABRIC: cotton velvet and polyester
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good, but see description
SIZE: labelled UK10, best fit UK8/10  
MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, waist – 26”, 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