This charming 1980s silk crepe dress by Valentino Boutique is gamine, playful and would work well as either a chic cocktail dress or casual sundress depending on the setting. The black silk crepe is emblazoned with an attractive oversize butterfly design comprised of small white heat pressed polkadots. There are spaghetti straps and the bodice crosses to the left over the bust above the neatly cinched waist. The calf length skirt is slightly gathered from below the waistline and falls with a wrap around effect in a gentle curve from left to right across the front. There is a belt covered with matching fabric and a buckle fastening to consolidate the look. The dress is silk lined throughout and there is a central zip fastening at the reverse. In lovely vintage condition this piece has some give in the bust and hip and would best suit a US size 4, UK size 8 due to the small waist.
MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 34 in. (86.36 cm)
WAIST - 26 in. (66.04 cm)
HIP - 36 in. (91.44 cm)
LENGTH - 43 in. (109.22 cm)