Deep black velvet dress by Joanie Char. Circa 1980s, this dress has long sleeves buttoned at the wrist for a snug fit. Rounded high neckline and full, pleated skirt with slight v-drop in front. This is a lovely, modest, velvet dress. Long back zipper closure, slight construction to puff the shoulder - detailed in photos. Pea-size rent in fabric has been repaired. This is found along the back side, adjacent to where the arm would fall. More visible in photo than in real life, due to camera highlighting the black thread.