This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.
Violet Kay
Dress and Robe Violet Kay Chic S Attached Lace Jacket Sleeveless Long Dress Mocha Blue by Violet Kay$120.00
With original paper tags still attached, designed by Violet Kay, this mocha brown sleeveless dress and Robe-style jacket set has only been worn for this photo shoot. The dress has a lovely soft fold mermaid style hemline. The fabric is rayon and these garments are Made in California, USA. Colors here include mocha brown, pastel teal, tan, muted gold, taupe, sage green and pastel pink in the fabrics and the sheer lace.
For the Robe-inspired top Size Petite/Small is shown, however please use the measurements to determine if it will fit you as sizes have changed over the years:
Shoulder to shoulder is 15 inches.
Sleeve length is 15 inches, with the under arm length at 8 and 1/2 inches.
Arm hole opening is 21 inches.
Bust size is 38 and 1/2 inches.
Waist size is 37 inches.
Full length is 24 and 1/2 inches at the V of the front lapels.
Hemline width is 46 inches.
Side slits are 4 inches.
For the dress Size Small is shown, however please use these measurements as sizes have changed over the years:
Bust is 39 and 1/2 inches.
Armhole opening is 20 inches.
Waist is 35 inches.
Hip is 41 and 1/2 inches.
Full length is 50 and 1/2 inches.
Hemline width is 102 inches.
Versatile to the max, this elegant easy-to-wear Chic vintage scoop neck basic dress and jacket set will have you ready instantly for so many future events. The lovely mocha brown color dress is a neutral color natural with other jackets, wraps, shrugs or belts. Of course the jacket can be worn with virtually anything from jeans to other dresses.
designs accent the front of the jacket, with a matte gold frog-style clasp and bamboo and floral print fabrics lining the front lapels.
In a fabulous mix of colors and fabrics, this vintage Violet Kay, Spencer Alexis Robe-inspired style blazer has a rich collage of sheer and lace fabrics. For the back the pastel teal fabric is a pattern-on-pattern floral.
Made in the USA, this set has two pieces, and the designer name of Violet Kay assures you of quality design, excellent workmanship and a flattering easy fit. Most who adore wearing these Chic fashions know the relationship between Violet Kay and Spencer Alexis. Without looking at the label to see the exact designer's name, it is difficult to see the difference.
The Robe-inspired top has one front frog-type black clasp with a shape meant to fall naturally on your body, with the frog clasp either closed or open.
Note how the bottom shape flares in the styling of both the dress and the jacket. Detail photos are shown of each piece.
As you can see the front panel drops lower than the rest of the jacket fabric for a typical Violet Kay Spencer Alexis designer touch that some users describe as "Art to Wear".
There are small internal shoulder pads that could be removed if you prefer a more natural shoulder line. A collarless style, this jacket is not lined. There are elbow length sleeves, with a 2 and 3/4 inch wide band of the pastel teal pattern-on-pattern fabric at the sleeve edge.
Two views of the back are shown in the final pictures.
Note how the iconic look of sheer and solid fabrics with lace each add to the style.
There are no pockets in either the blazer or the dress and neither garment is lined.
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.
Color: Black, blue, brown, gold, green & pink
Material: Lace & rayon