Original Vintage: Black Knit Fit & Flare Day Dress
 
Dating from: 1980s
 
Label: none may have been removed as would have showed through the lacey knit.
 
Measurements: with some stretch.
Side seam to side seam across bust 38” (97cm
Waist 30” (76cm)
Hips 44" (112cm.)
Length from back neck to hem 47" (120cm)
Sleeve Length 22" (56 cm)
 
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 14
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
 
Fabric: wool and polyester mix a fine lacey knit with stretch
 
Style:  A diamond pattern is knitted into the cross over bodice, with a flattering scalloped edging to frame the neck and bust line. The long sleeves are set in a dropped armhole small batwing style with a narrow cuff at the wrist. The skirt of the dress is ‘A’ line in design with sun ray design of black closed knit, fine open lines and open flower designs. attached at the waist and falls to the hem line with a 2-inch turned up hem.
 
Features: The dress is see-through and could be worn over a black slip/underdress or a pale or even a coloured one that would show off the lovely, detailed pattern that is all over the dress. (a under dress/slip is not included.
Nb. you can see the pattern and the cream of the mannequin coming through in the images.
 
Closure: the dress is pulled on over the head and has a draw sting waistline that can be tied in a bow.
 
Ideal to wear for: really easy to wear dress could be dressed up or worn casually.
 
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