This is a truly stunning, full length, vintage dress | ball gown- by 'AFTER SIX, RONALD JOYCE.'
Decade: 1980's.
Colour: Black base colour with a mixture of clear, black and black/blue, embellished beading detail throughout. Made from 100% Silk.
UK Size: 12. US Size: 10 - but please check against the measurements below, (as well as the official Ronald Joyce website, for measurement details), to ensure fit, as all manufacturers differ with their sizes. Please note that more vintage items tend to come up slightly smaller vs. more modern day sizes, but, the mannequin used in the pictures is a true UK size 12, and it fitted very well.
Measurements (laid flat & measured outside):
Armpit to armpit: 20 inches
Total Length (from top of shoulder to hem): 57 inches
Width of hem: 49 cm
Weight of garment: 1,308kg!
This a beautiful full length dress crafted from premium quality, 100% Silk. This is fully embellished using fine beads throughout. The colours of the beads vary from clear, black and black/blue. Excellent quality materials you would expect from Ronald Joyce.
The features of the Ball Gown | Full Length Dress include:
- A beautiful, glamorous dress; this is finished in black and fully embellished with beading detail throughout
- black is considered to be a 'cool-palette' colour
- Made from premium quality, 100% Silk
- The garment really catches the light when wearing
- Elegant, full length style; finished with a 61.5cm slit, (from the hem), located to the left side of the garment
- The fabric is very weighted, so it really hangs beautifully when wearing and holds its shape
- Finished with a rounded neckline
- Sleeveless but has wide shoulder straps; these are also fully embellished with beaded detailing
- The back of the dress is also very feminine and elegant as it is finished in a low/plunge, curved shaped
- Discreet zip to fasten to the back, as well as a hook & loop feature, located to the very top of the zip
- Straight-cut hem line
- Fully lined using 100% Polyester fabric
- Slinky and sexy; it has a real 1920's/The Great Gatsby theme/look to it; a real statement
- Timeless in design; it will never go out of fashion
- Made by a very high-end, premium British brand; Ronald Joyce was founded, in London, in the 1950's and are still in business today
- A truly luxury garment
- Offers minimum effort with maximum effect/impact
- Many intricate details have been incorporated into this garment, and this really sets it apart from other, similar styled, gowns/dresses you can buy on the high street/online.
A stunning, quality dress which is perfect for many special occasions; ideal for a wedding, gala dinner, ball or just simply to add some glitz to a special night out. A very pretty and elegant dress; very heavy and therefore it hangs beautifully and is very flattering to wear. Be sure to stand out from the crowd with this garment; it is a truly spectacular and special dress! Mix and match with other vintage items, or more modern pieces alike, to create your very own unique, yet glam look/s.
Very good, used vintage condition, especially considering it is over 40 years old. All the quality you would expect from Ronald Joyce. Ronald Joyce are renowned for their excellent quality garments and this full length dress is a great example of that. Anyone familiar with this very high-end/premium, British brand, will know just how good the quality is. Please be sure to inspect all the pictures in the Gallery, (as well as the mini video clip), before purchasing, to make certain you are happy with the condition/signs of wear. E.g., There are some very minor areas where the beads are missing, such as to the very top of the right shoulder strap. Not very noticeable at all but important to highlight. Only selling as I have too many dresses in my collection now.
Dry clean only.
Made in India.
From a smoke and pet free home.
No original packaging unfortunately.
Surplus to requirements.
Will be sent 2nd class, & signed for, via Royal Mail to ensure delivery. I try to post next-day, where possible.
UK posting only - including UK based Global Shipping Centres for international buyers. Will only post abroad using this facility.
Please pay within 24 hours of auction ending.
Can combine postage - please see my other items listed.
Any questions, please ask.