Inky black

Wool and velvet

Standing band collar

3 glass buttons at side of collar, down front

Structural, mod, "military" design

Shoulder pads

Lined (silk probably)

Fabric has give to it

Side zipper

Another, invisible zipper goes around back

Defined waist

Pencil skirt

Mock pockets

A classic, mod and structural little black dress.

Label: Valentino Boutique. Made in Italy.

Size: Has a 10 label inside skirt. Would probably best fit a modern US8. Please check measurements against your bod and similar clothing.

Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm)

Condition: Very good vintage. Very small issues of note 1) weakened spot on bodice, from brooch, 2) missing original belt, 3) "soft' indentation on one shoulder, visible in some bright light, likely from handbag strap. The latter would not be an issue for a person with shoulder + length hair. See pics, shot in brighter light for disclosure. See pics. Sold as is.

Flat Measurements, without stretching unless noted:

Bust - 19. 75inches (50. 16cm)

Shoulder, end of pad to end - 17. 5inches (44. 45cm)

Waist - 14 1/8 inches (35. 87cm)

Hips - from 19 to 20inches (from 48. 26 to 50. 8cm)

Shoulder to hem length - 44inches (111. 76cm)

Materials: wool, velvet

Provenance: early-mid1980s

Care: Professionally clean

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Albuquerque, NM.