1970s vintage black long sleeve maxi dress with shiny gold metallic border print along the bottom. The dress' fabric is thin, soft and very stretchy, the bottom hem is a sturdier blend with this beautiful gold and copper metallic embroidery throughout. Ruffles at the sleeve cuffs and mockneck collar. Fitted, nonelastic waistband inset panel with gathered full-length skirt. Unlined.
• designer: Joseph Magnin
• origin: USA
• fabric: unlisted-likely a nylon or poly blend
• color: black, gold and copper metallic
• condition: excellent, no holes or stains, a couple of unnoitcable pulls on the surface of the dress at the bodice that I was only able to see when holding the dress up to the light and looking at it from the inside-out.
• shoulder width: 16"
• sleeve length: 23"
• bust: 32-38"
• waist: 26-27"
• hips: 36-46"
• total length: 57"
• recommended women's size: xs / small
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If a size label is present on this vintage garment, it likely varies from modern standards. Carefully taken measurements are provided for you to compare to your own body and/or against a similar item that fits you well.
The model is 5'8" tall with a 36” bust, 26”-waist, 36” hips and typically wears small to medium sized clothing.