1980s Navy and White Polka Dot and Floral Dress

About the Item

This 1980s dress, made in France, is by New Bond Street-based brand The White House and displays many of the era's boldest hallmarks - note the peplum waist, puff-shoulders and vibrant print. The smooth silk fabric is printed with a splashy navy and white polka-dot print alongside painterly florals in turquoise, orange and pink. It is cut with a wrap-around cross-over waist, detailed with three fabric-covered buttons on the left side of the waist. The same buttons secure the cuffs on the three-quarter length sleeves. A coordinating belt cinches the waist, and a hidden zip closes the rear. The skirt portion is lined in soft white viscose. The dress is in very good vintage condition; two small fabric pulls noted, very faint underarm halos and a very faint mark on the bodice none of which is seen when worn. We missed them until inspecting very closely. Will fit up to a UK size 10-12 or US 6-8. The White House was the grande dame at No 51-52 and retailed the finest fabric and homewares in the exclusive Bond Street precinct, London. They had a renowned ready to wear and couture salon from 1906 until the store was sold off in 1997. The building is presently occupied by Emporio Armani. MEASUREMENTS: BUST - 38 in. (97 cm) WAIST - 31 in. (79 cm) HIP - 40 in. (102 cm) LENGTH - 40 in. (102 cm)

Dimensions:

Length: 40 in (101.6 cm)Marked Size: 10, 12 (UK)Bust: 38 in (96.52 cm)Waist: 31 in (78.74 cm)Hip: 40 in (101.6 cm)

Style:

1980s (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1980-1989

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB