this auction is for a ladies dress from opera at richards 
labelled size 18
black with chiffon to the bust 
lace detail around the midriff 
and a full chiffon skirt -fully lines 
crossover strap detail to the back 
reminiscent of 50's style 
comes to below knee/ around calf length  depending on your height 
lovely dress 
measures 20" across the back  under the arms 
18" across the underbust/ribs area 
51" length from shoulder to hem 
perfect for xmas parties 
i have washed this on a gentle wash although it states dry clean
worn a few times but in excellent  clean condition especially when you consider this is probably at least 30
 years old  since richards disappeared in the early 1980's 


none of us smoke but we have 2 cats 

please check photos and guidelines below so you know exactly what you are bidding on 

apologies if this seems obvious but due to a small number of buyers i now find it necessary to point out the following :
used items will show signs of wear please do not expect brand new condition on items clearly marked used
where possible i will point out any marks or flaws but sometimes i miss minor things
please  see the following guidelines:

BRAND NEW WITH TAGS  : Excellent like new condition with original tags or packaging 

NEW WITHOUT TAGS  -believed to be unworn with no visible signs of wear  

EXCELLENT  : Almost no signs of wear -not perfect! may have very minor signs of wear  

VERY GOOD: One or more minor flaws (a mark or small fault, for example )

GOOD: More significant flaws (stains or damage, more significant wash wear etc )

VERY WORN USED  -well  worn but with wear left in them -i dont very often sell clothes in this condition unless they are vintage  

manufacturers sizes vary therefore i try to give actual measurements, if you require any more details please contact me before bidding as i am unable to accept returns for items that dont fit or you simply dont like when you receive them