Bust: 35” flat, to fit approx. 34”

Waist: 27” flat, to fit 26” max.

Hip: 36” flat, to fit approx. 34”

Length: 32.5” from shoulder to hem

Sleeve length: 21.5”

Shoulder to shoulder: approx. 14” (shoulder pads)

Label: Gianni Versace Couture, Made in Italy

This Gianni Versace Couture mini-dress dates from the early 1990s. Made of black velvet and lightweight wool crepe, it has medium-sized shoulder pads above a very bare sweetheart neckline, almost like a bustier in its shape and fit. Vertical darts at the waist and hips create the hourglass silhouette. The hips are trimmed with decorative pocket flaps. The dress fastens with large, sparkling buttons. The bust and sleeves are made of luxe cotton/rayon blend velvet, completely covered in rows of topstitching—note the curved stitching at the bust, to emphasize the shape! The body of the dress and cuffs are lightweight wool. The dress is lined with black silk. In very good condition, the dress has 2 issues to note. The rhinestone and pearl buttons are replacements (the originals were missing). I did my best to replace them with the most gorgeous (probably 1950s-1960s) buttons that I could find in the correct sizes. The second issue: after 2 dry-cleanings, the dress retains a hint of the original owner’s perfume. If you are very sensitive to scent, then this dress may not be for you, but I don’t find it overpowering, or unpleasant. Channel your inner super-model, and wear this fabulous early 90s Versace dress with confidence!

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Chicago, IL.