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Valentino Black Long Sleeve Crêpe Back-Button Peplum Shift Dress - L, 1980s

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Searching for a failsafe day dress that can take you from conference to cocktails? Look no further: with just enough feminine details (like back buttons and a half peplum) to make you feel like a woman, this dress also offers the no-nonsense length, sleeves and weight to show you mean business. A work horse AND a play horse. Long sleeve day dress with square front neckline and gently gathered shoulders and waist; lightly padded shoulders. 4 ¼” long peplum around full circumference except at center waist; faux patch pockets below peplum at each hip, and on-seam pockets both sides. Rear buttoning closure with snap at rear neck; two matching buttons at each wrist. Interior grosgrain waistband strap with center rear hook and eye closure; lined from waist to hem in black acetate. material: wool crêpe, acetate noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: invisibly rewove one 3mm hole at left elbow condition: very good with above repair and light creasing at waistband measurements: neckline opening: 8 ½” across shoulders: 17” sleeve: 24” from shoulder, 17” from underarm sleeve circumference: 18” at upper arm, 8” at wrist (buttoned closed) bust: 44” waist: 32” hips: 45” length: 43” from shoulder, 34 ½” from underarm sweep: 44” kick pleat: 19” label: Valentino “Miss V” (Made in Italy) size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size large
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  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; comparable to size L (US)Bust: 44 in (111.76 cm)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 45 in (114.3 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 43 in (109.22 cm)
  • Style:
    Peplum (In the Style Of)
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  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Invisible repair at left elbow and light creasing at waistband.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0411.16.0061stDibs: LU86433866091
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