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1980s Silk Fully-Sequined Floral Midi Dress

Curated by Shawnee

$275

ConditionAppears to be in good vintage condition overall based on photos. The sequin coverage is dense and largely intact across both front and back. No visible staining, pulls, or structural damage noted. The label reads: Shell 100% Silk / Lining 100% Silk / Dry Clean Only / Made in India.

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1980s · c. 1983–1989. The oversized silhouette, all-over iridescent sequin work on silk, and bold Art Deco-inspired floral motifs are hallmarks of Indian export evening wear produced for the Western market during this period. · Silk · Sequins · Beads · Hand Strung · Measurements (laid flat): Armpit to Armpit: 20" (approx. 40" bust) Waist: 19" (approx. 38" waist) Hips: 19" (approx. 38" hips) Length: 47"

"This 1980s evening midi dress is crafted from 100% silk and features a black iridescent ground adorned with vibrant fuchsia, turquoise, and gold floral sequin appliqués. The design is finished with silver bugle bead accents, a V-neck, long sleeves, and convenient side hem slits. This hand-embellished Indian export piece remains in good vintage condition with dense sequin coverage throughout. Measurements laid flat: 20 inches armpit-to-armpit, 19 inches waist, 19 inches hips, and 47 inches length. Vintage items are final sale; no returns."

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Item Details+
TypeClothing
Brand / MakerUnsigned
Era1980s
Materials100% silk shell and lining, hand-stitched throughout with dense iridescent black sequins and multicolor sequin appliqué in fuchsia, turquoise, and gold tones; silver bugle bead outlining on floral and geometric motifs. Made in India. Dry clean only.
MeasurementsMeasurements (laid flat): Armpit to Armpit: 20" (approx. 40" bust) Waist: 19" (approx. 38" waist) Hips: 19" (approx. 38" hips) Length: 47"

Description

This 1980s evening midi dress is crafted from 100% silk and features a black iridescent ground adorned with vibrant fuchsia, turquoise, and gold floral sequin appliqués. The design is finished with silver bugle bead accents, a V-neck, long sleeves, and convenient side hem slits. This hand-embellished Indian export piece remains in good vintage condition with dense sequin coverage throughout. Measurements laid flat: 20 inches armpit-to-armpit, 19 inches waist, 19 inches hips, and 47 inches length. Vintage items are final sale; no returns.

Condition

Appears to be in good vintage condition overall based on photos. The sequin coverage is dense and largely intact across both front and back. No visible staining, pulls, or structural damage noted. The label reads: Shell 100% Silk / Lining 100% Silk / Dry Clean Only / Made in India.