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Description
This is pure magic! This deep evening blue satin bottom and deep black velvet bodice and sleeves are the epitome of romance. This is Laura Ashley, and it's vintage! Never worn and still with the original tags, this gown features puff shoulders, a button bodice, a side zipper, and a beautiful lining. The condition is excellent but has been stored for a couple of decades so there is a small a bit of storage dust or surface marks. This is wonderful. Marked a size US 4 but seems a little smaller than a modern-day size 4 so please use the below approximate measurements to determine if this will work for you. Made in the UK
chest 32"
waist 26"
lower waist 27 3/4" where blue and black velvet meet
hips full
shoulder to shoulder 14 1/2"
sleeve length 25 1/2"
length from shoulder 56"
I have many beautiful designer and vintage fashions currently at auction and will be happy to combine shipping on multiple wins.
*FOR THOSE PURCHASING NEW ITEMS: MANY ITEMS I OFFER ARE FROM MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORES THAT SEND OVERSTOCKS, CLOSEOUTS, DISCONTINUED ITEMS, AND STORE RETURNS TO A SPECIAL WAREHOUSE CENTER. MANY ITEMS WILL HAVE THE LABELS MARKED OUT BY THE STORE TO PREVENT ATTEMPTS AT THE ITEM BEING RETURNED TO THE STORE BY CONSUMERS. MOST ITEMS ARE NEW CONDITION, HOWEVER, MAY HAVE BEEN TRIED ON OR EVEN BRIEFLY WORN. CONDITION ISSUES IF FOUND WILL BE NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION. MINOR SIGNS OF HANDLING, A SMUDGE OF MAKE-UP FROM FITTING ROOM TRY-ONS, OR A MINOR FLAW IS POSSIBLE, BUT ANYTHING SIGNIFICANT WILL BE NOTED ABOVE.
*FOR THOSE PURCHASING VINTAGE AND/OR PREOWNED ITEMS: SUCH ITEMS ARE FOR THOSE TREASURE HUNTERS THAT DESIRE THE CHARACTER AND UNIQUENESS OF BYGONE ERAS, OR ARE SEEKING AN ITEM NO LONGER PRODUCED, AND WILL SETTLE FOR A PRE-OWNED EXAMPLE. VINTAGE AND PREOWNED ITEMS MAY NOT BE PERFECT AND ONE MAY AT TIMES EXPECT MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. EXCELLENT CONDITION MEANS STRONG, BEAUTIFUL, AND WEARABLE, BUT POSSIBLY WITH THE SUBTLE CHARACTER OF AGE OR WEAR.
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*In keeping with the spirit of traditional auction terms, and to keep prices as low as possible for our buyers, we sell under a no return policy. Please note measurements are taken erring on the generous side of the tape measure so that if you require alterations, they would be to be taken in, and not let out. Please consider the measurements, the way it fits our mannequin if used in the listing (female mannequin measures a 35" bust, 25" waist, and 35" hip), and compare to garments you already own and are happy with the fit. Finally, if you have questions, please ask them before purchasing.
Your item comes from my non-smoking and pet free establishment but I cannot guarantee the history of the original place of storage.
Thanks for your consideration!