Monday, April 16, 2012

Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ by impulsevintageshop

Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ by impulsevintageshop


Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ Gold Puff Sleeves - Avant Garde Inspired - By Karen Lucas for Niki 






Beautiful, extravagant, avant garde 80s vintage over-the-top black velvet gown with very large, exaggerated shiny gold puffed sleeves. Looks like they are made of wide gold shimmery ribbon and is attached to the dress with thick elastic. Has a v-neckline, a front left off-center 26" slit, and a back center zipper closure. Also has boning (or stays) near the sides, on both front and back) at bodice. Gown as some elasticity and made to fit body. Floor Length. 




BRAND: Karen Lucas for Niki / ILGWU - (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union)

MATERIAL: 69% Acetate, 16% Rayon, 15% Nylon

CONDITION: Great condition! There are a couple small spots where the velvet has flattened near bottom 

SIZE: Label says 12 - runs small!!! Fits more like a size 8/10

MEASUREMENTS: Length: including shoulders: 63", Length: from bottom of v-neckline: 45", Bust: 36", Waist: 30", Hips: 36

The size guide I use for this shop is at 
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

  Impulse Vintage



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