Vintage Radley Evening Dress 1970s

Detail: Vintage Radley pull-on black evening dress from the mid to late 1970s. High collared v-neck. Drawstring tie to waist. Puff sleeve and single button fastening to cuffs. Dolman sleeve construction. Gold metallic stripe trim. Note, the metallic stripes appear almost silver. Review the images provided. The stripes are not silver; the colour is gold.

Period: Mid to late 1970s

Condition: Excellent. No issues to highlight

Sizing: Size Small UK10 Bust up to 40". Waist fully stretched 34". Hips 44". Back of neck to waist 16". Sleeve 22". Length 43".

Colour: Black / Gold

Fabric: Synthetic - No fabric content label available

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Dry Cleaner

1970s: Advances in technology allowed clothing manufacturers to produce uniformity of style, finish and affordable garments. Ready to wear clothing in the early 70s was still classic with streamlined, well cut and uncluttered silhouettes. As the decade progressed, shapes became more body conscious and hemlines varying between knee, calf and full length. One was generally more experimental by mixing colour, print and texture from mass-produced clothing with looks from past decades referencing the 1930s and 40s. The popularity of "boutique" brands such as Ossie Clark, Bill Gibb, Jean Varon and Biba surfaced to dominate the fashion scene in the UK during this era. Vintage Radley Evening Dress 1970s