Going to the Ball

Volonte black iridescent full-length evening dress with spaghetti shoulder straps, lightly boned empire bodice and voluminous skirt. Fully lined with net interlayer and a back zip fastening. Straps may need shortening/adjustment.

DESIGNER: Volonte
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: 75% viscose, 25% polyester
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK12, better fit UK10
MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 17“, length underarm to hem) –51”

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”

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”

70s or early 80s vintage Carnegie black moiré taffeta party prom dress with triple spaghetti straps and crossover sweetheart empire bodice, featuring a deep cummerbund waist with décor flower and a full circle skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: Carnegie, London COLOUR: black FABRIC: triacetate CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12, best contemporary fit UK6/8 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, waist – 25”, length (shoulder to hem) – 45”

Full-length black evening dress by Kaleidoscope heavily embellished with beading and sequins, featuring spaghetti straps, padded bust and graduated fishtail hemline. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: Kaleidoscope COLOUR: black FABRIC: polyester CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK10, better fit UK8 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (shoulder to hem) – 51”

All Saints ‘Elliah’ little black party dress featuring a sweetheart neckline with softly ruched bodice and attractive open back detail with diagonal straps, cummerbund waist and tulip skirt with soft pleating and bubble hemline. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. DESIGNER: All Saints Spitalfields COLOUR: black FABRIC: 50% polyester, 50% nylon CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK12, better fit UK8/10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17”, length (nape to hem) – 32”

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”

Gents three piece formal morning suit comprising black jacket, dove grey waistcoat and black/grey striped trousers. The tailcoat jacket is fully lined with peaked lapels and single button fastening. The waistcoat is lined with two front slit pockets, an adjustable back strap and six button fastening. The trousers have side adjusters to the waistband, a zip fly and two side slant pockets. Ideal for Royal Ascot, weddings or any formal occasion. DESIGNER: Smith Brothers (Dundee) COLOUR: black and grey FABRIC: wool jacket, mixed fibres waistcoat and trousers CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: approx 40” chest jacket/waistcoat, 36 trousers - see measurements MEASUREMENTS: Jacket: underarm-underarm – 22”, back length – 42”; Waistcoat: underarm-underarm – 20.5”, back length – 22”; Trousers: waist – 36”, inside leg length – 30”

Coast party prom dress in black silk featuring bold burnt orange appliqué roses embellished with tiny beads, detachable shoulder straps, boned bust area and flared skirt. Fully lined with a side zip fastening. DESIGNER: Coast COLOUR: mainly black FABRIC: silk CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK8 MEASUREMENTS: underarm – underarm – 16”, length (shoulder to hem) – 39”

Head turning, full length evening gown in black with a heavily embellished bodice featuring iridescent beading and sequins over a floor skimming skirt. The dress has a round neckline and long sleeves with shoulder pads. Back keyhole detail with a hook/eye at the nape and back zip fastening. Fully lined. There are a few pulled threads to the bodice, only noticeable on close inspection DESIGNER: not known COLOUR: black FABRIC: polyester CARE: dry clean CONDITION: very good SIZE: UK10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 18”, length (nape to hem) – 58”

Marks & Spencer black silk bow tie dotted with sparkly black rhinestones, one size with adjustable hook fastening.