Vintage Radley Polka-dot Prom Evening Dress 1980s

Detail: Very striking vintage Radley prom evening dress in black with electric blue polka-dots. Bustline is softly boned. Zip fastening to rear. Fully lined.

Period: Early 1980s

Condition: Excellent, near perfect.  Vintage Condition Guide

Sizing: UK8 Bust upto 34 inches. Waist 26 inches. Hips 36 inches. Length  from shoulder strap to hem 45 inches. Size Conversion Chart

Colour: Black with electric blue polka-dots

Fabric: 100% Polyester

Origin: United Kingdom

Care: Dry Clean, Hand Wash

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1980s: Designer labels defined the 80s, where a new breed of urban capitalist emerged. Dedicated to money, status and all the trappings of conspicuous consumption, Thatcher encouraged a "shop till you drop" mentality. Big hair and equally big shoulders drove the 'executive look' which had first found expression in the 70s to then mature into what became known as 'power dressing'. The style was masculine, strong and aggressive with feminizing short skirts. Glamour was reserved for the evenings where frills in the early 80s gave way to overtly body-conscious silhouettes that engaged skimpy dresses in lycra and leather with lots of toned flesh and teetering heels.