Original Vintage: Tailored Brocade Mini Dress
Dating from: 1960s
Label Pennington’s ‘Tailored Expressly for’ 
 
Measurements:
Side Seam to Side Seam across bust 44” (112cm)
Side Seam to Side Seam across waist 36” (91cm)
Side Seam to Side Seam across hips 46" (119cm)
Width at hem: 47 ¼ “ (120cm)
Length 
From top of zip to hem 26" (66 cm)
 
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 20 
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
The dress is styled on a size 14 mannequin and has been pined in some photos to show shape.
 
Fabric: A luxury brocade with a raised paisley design backed onto a black acetate 
 
Style: Fun and gorgeous fitted sleeveless mini dress, with an over bodice to create a two-piece illusion. 
 
Features: A cleverly tailored dress the skirt is attached to a plain under bodice with a waist panel which has a black ribbon with a fixed bow, running around the waist. The darted and crop length outer bodice is then attached to the under bodice at the neckline and armholes and it ends just above the waist panel, so it appears to be a top, without the bare mid drift. 
Closure: The back is also a feature with a double row of 4 cover buttons and buttonholes which cover over the back nylon zip, which runs down the under bodice and skirt at centre back.
 
 
Ideal to wear for: parties or events 
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: 
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. 
Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)