Vintage 70s Blue & White Brocade Leaf Print Maxi Dress with Short Sleeves. Approx UK size 12-14

This beautiful vintage maxi dress features a delicate blue and white leaf print brocade fabric that shimmers in the light. The wide open collar, capped sleeves and small fabric-covered buttons on the bodice, add a classic touch to this romantic 70s dress. Versatile and stylish, pair this pretty dress with boots and a jacket for a retro-inspired look that's ideal for a day out  or dress it up with strappy heels and statement jewellery for a more formal event. 

Product Details: 

- Vintage 70s blue and white brocade maxi dress

- Empire style cut - very Regency, Jane Austen inspired 

- Blue and white textured leaf design with a slight shimmer 

- Wide open collar with V neck 

- Small fabric-covered buttons on the bodice( decorative only ) 

- Short cap sleeves

- Split  running up from the hem on the right side of the dress ( to the knee on me ) 

- Fastens at the side with a zip 

- Home sewn to a good standard 

- Fabric is a silky brocade ( unlined)

- Perfect with boots and a jacket for everyday wear, or dress up with heels for special occasions

- Ideal for lovers of romantic 70s fashion

- Freshly laundered and ready to wear 

- In very good vintage condition but please bear in mind that this item has been homemade mostly to a good standard but some inside seams are a little messy and on close inspection the hemming on the sleeves is very slightly uneven but this is not obvious when worn.

Sizing: 

Approx modern day UK size 12-14 but as vintage garments don’t generally conform to modern day sizes this is a guide only. Please see measurements below:

Measurements of garment laid flat:

Bust: 18 1/2 in/ 47 cm 
Waist  : 18 in / 46 ( not fitted / empire line shaped dress)                                                                   
Hips : 23 in/58.5 cm 
Length shoulder to hem: 55 in /139.5 cm  
Pit to end of sleeve : 1 1/4 in/ 3 cm 
Pit to pit: 18 1/2 in /47 cm