Vintage Black Silk Strapless Fishtail Cocktail Dress with Bow, UK10-12

A classic 1980s vintage strapless cocktail in black silk, hand made to a Belville Sassoon pattern, c.1984. 

The bodice is boned with with additional internal waistband support, and there are pencil sequins around the top edge of bust.  The skirt has a flat front, with soft pleats at side of a fitted waist, narrowly tapering to below the knee.  The outstanding feature is the gathered fish tail at the back, finished with a huge bow, edged in looped braid.

Side zip, fully lined

Material: 100% Silk shantung

Size: UK10-12

Measurements (laid flat): 

Bust: 84cm 

Waist: 70cm

Hips: 98cm

Length from top of bodice: 93cm

Condition: Very good; a couple of beads have come loose.

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