1984 Documented Laura Ashley White Cotton Wedding Dress
Laura Ashley was the most famous name on the British High Street from the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The textile founded company made some fantastic and fabulous quality clothing taking inspiration from bygone eras. Made in Great Britain, this cotton wedding dress is an example of Laura Ashley’s romantic prairie-inspired style, blending Victorian and Edwardian references with the homespun femininity that defined her aesthetic.
From Laura Ashley's 1984 bridal collection, this vintage wedding dress has a corseted top with a basque waist and is boned the whole way around. The large puff-sleeves end just above the elbow with double-layered frilled cuffs. They can be worn on or off the shoulder. It is trimmed with cotton ruffles around the neckline which travel across the top of the shoulder too. The skirt is full and swirling. It is trimmed with zig-zagging rows of ruffles which are detailed with floppy cotton bows around the skirt. It fastens at the back with a tonal white zip. The dress comes with a white cotton petticoat which is finished with a ruffle-trimmed frilly hem. The petticoat fastens at the waist with a white cotton drawstring tie.
The dress and underskirt are both in excellent condition with no faults to mention. Labelled a UK 12 but vintage sizes vary hugely so please check the measurements below carefully. The waist is very small and this wedding dress will suit modern brides who are a UK size 8 or US 4 and below as the 100% cotton fabric has no stretch.
MEASUREMENTS DRESS
BUST - 32 in. (81 cm)
WAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)
HIP - 82 in. (208 cm)
LENGTH - 51 in. (130 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
Do you have a price range?
Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
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Where can I get alterations?
We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
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We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
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