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1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Dress with Crystal Buttons

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Regular price £995.00

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PRODUCT DETAILS

1990s Yves Saint Laurent military style dress with 'headlight' crystal buttons and matching belt is of exceptional quality and in excellent vintage condition. The dress is a fine black wool fabric and emulates a double breasted military style jacket with an impressive array of gold gilt buttons with crystal inset. The buttons travel from the lapel collar at diagonals over the bust before descending in parallel to the hip. The left button stand unfastens all the way with a hook eye fastening to secure the waist. The collar features a silk organza tie detail arranged in a bow whilst the matching belt buckles at the centre-front to complete the look. The straight calf length skirt has concealed pockets on each hip with pleated folds either side and a wrap over design creating a subtle opening to the left. Lined in a silk feel fabric throughout. This striking piece is chic, timeless and transitions effortlessly from day time to evening wear. Would best suit US size 2, UK 6 due to the petite waistline. Please note, we have lightened slightly to show the fabric detail.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 34 in. (86.36 cm)
WAIST - 24.5 in. (62.23 cm)
HIP - 32 in. (81.28 cm)
LENGTH - 40.5 in. (102.87 cm)

UK SIZING CHART 

 Size

 Bust (cm/in)

 Waist (cm/in)

 Hips (cm/in)

UK 4

 76/30

 58/22

 83.5/32

UK 6

 78.5/31

 60.5/23

 86/33

UK 8

 81/32

 63/24

 88.5/34

 UK 10

 86/34

 68/26

 93/36

 UK 12

 91/36

 73/28

 98.5/38

 UK 14

 96/38

 78/30

 103.5/40

UK 16

 101/40

 83/32

 108.5/42

UK 18

 108.5/43

 90.5/35

 116/45

UK 20

 116/45.5

 98/38.5

 123.5/48.5


INTERNATIONAL SIZING CHART

 Size

 UK

European

 USA

 XS

 4

 32

 1

 

 6

 34

 2

 S

 8

 36

 4

 

 10

 38

 6

 M

 12

 40

 8

 

 14

 42

 10

 L

 16

 44

 12

 

 18

 46

 14

 XL

 20

 48

 16

 SIZING TIPS

    • We are scrupulous about ensuring the accuracy of the measurements of each piece and check them multiple times. We highly recommend you check them against your body to ensure the best fit.

    • Size and fit can vary enormously from era to era and often vintage sizes bear no relation to the modern sizes accepted today. Even if an item is marked with a size label, we carefully measure the garment. Where we can, we correspond these measurements to the size that best represents the modern equivalent.

    • Our sizing chart is designed to be a general guide only and, if you find you're not a precise match, it's always best to go up a size. Bear in mind that different styles and eras might fit you differently, depending on the materials used and the cut.

    • We will generally make a comment in the item description if a garment is particular suitable for a petite or taller woman based on that item’s  measurements and the general proportions.

    • When you try on vintage clothing, try to wear the correct underwear or shapewear to get a more realistic view of how it will look, especially '40s and '50s garments which have accentuated waistlines.

    • For the best results, take your measurements a few times standing barefoot in your underwear, or get someone else to measure you. Take care not to hold your measuring tape too loosely or too tightly.

    • Because jackets are normally worn over other clothing, you'll find we've been more generous with the sizing. You shouldn't need to go up a size to allow for layering.



 HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS

    • MEASURING YOUR BUST - Place the measuring tape around your body over the fullest part of your bust, making sure the tape is sitting well under your arms and spans your shoulder blades.

    • MEASURING YOUR WAIST - Measure around the slimmest part of your natural waistline - generally the point where your body creases when you bend slightly forwards or where you find it most comfortable to wear your waistbands.

    • MEASURING YOUR HIPS - Standing with your feet together, measure around your hips at the widest point - usually over your bottom or at the top of your thighs - and approximately 20cm (8in) below your natural waistline.

    • MEASURING YOUR SHOULDER WIDTH - Hold one end of the tape measure at the outer edge of one shoulder, draw the tape across your back and over to the outer edge of the other shoulder. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor.

    • MEASURING YOUR INSIDE LEG -Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the floor - better for trousers to be too long than too short!

    • LENGTHS - Garment lengths can differ from style to style, so for trousers, dresses and skirts, refer to the individual product description. These lengths are approximate.

 

 

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  • Circa Vintage London ships all items available on our website to most postal areas in the UK using Royal Mail Special Delivery including Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. 

  • For worldwide deliveries we use Royal Mail International Signed For.  

  • All items will be individually and securely packaged to ensure safe transit and delivery.

  • We can also arrange same day courier delivery for customers living in London, please telephone during our opening hours to discuss the options. 

  • We insure each purchase during the time it is in transit until it is delivered to you.

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  • Orders dispatched are subject to credit clearance, address verification and availability of items. 

  • We will contact you if there is a delay or if items are out of stock.  In order to make this process as fast as possible, please make sure that you supply all relevant contact details including an email address and phone number that you can be contacted on immediately if need be.

 
DELIVERY VAN

 CHARGES AND OPTIONS -

  • Standard delivery is FREE on all orders from Circa Vintage, either in our boutique or online. 

  • Exclusions are: premium delivery services such as same day or guaranteed Saturday delivery or courier requests.  It's also free for orders of any value if you opt to collect in person after making a purchase.

  • We usually ship within 2 working days Tuesday to Saturday after your order has been received and processed.

  • Please note, items ordered online after 12pm on Saturday will not be posted until the following Tuesday when we reopen after the weekend.

  • Your order may be sent out in more than one package, especially if the items are bulky or heavy and therefore may arrive separately, but you won't incur additional delivery charges as a result.

  • If you order items separately, your order may be consolidated and those products will arrive together with any excess postage charges refunded.

  • We can't guarantee delivery within our usual timescales to a small number of remote rural areas.  See the section on Delivery arrangements for more details.

  • Please note that we reserve the right not to deliver an order if we believe the address is not secure, for example to a communal postal address or PO box.  If this affects an order you place, we'll notify you as soon as possible.

  • We do try our best to meet the delivery timescales that we quote, but occasionally a parcel can be late due to reasons that are out of our control.

 

 DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS -

Delivery Options 

Price 

Timing 


Royal Mail Special Delivery within 3 working days (up to 4 working days for remote areas)

 


Free


Delivery to UK mainland addresses: Monday to Saturday guaranteed by 1pm, excluding public holidays (Monday to Friday for remote areas).  If you require your package to arrive on a certain day Monday to Saturday please contact us after placing your order and we will try to meet your request.

Collection in person


Free


Available for collection during normal opening hours, please contact us to advise of approximate date and time of collection.  We may also be able to accommodate a collection outside of opening hours by prior arrangement.

Royal Mail International Signed For

 Free


Delivery to: Western Europe 3-4 working days, Eastern Europe 5-6 working days, Rest of the Word 7-10 working days. All timings are approximate and delays may occur due to customs charges.  Please see “Customs and Import Duty” below.

 

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    • If you placed your order outside of the UK and would like to return your item, there is a £21 administration fee that applies.
    • If you paid for premium, express or international delivery, we will only refund the cost of standard UK delivery unless your order was damaged in transit for which separate procedures are in place.
    • You will usually have to pay the costs of sending the order back to us. We will not refund any postage and packing charges if you cancel after the seven days allowed under the Distance Selling Regulations or if you only cancel part of your order.
    • We request that all returns are neatly folded and returned in a saleable condition with all store tags attached and free from odour; If items have been worn or damaged we reserve the right not to refund.
    • This does not affect your statutory rights.
    • Depending on the size and weight of your order, you can make UK returns via our shop, Royal Mail, Collect+ or using MyHermes.

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