80s Does Edwardian Black Velvet Maxi Dress or Gown

From the 1980s, when a reboot of Victorian and Edwardian style was a major trend, a high-quality gown in jet black velvet. 

• Rayon velvet with rayon satin lining at mock turtleneck collar, bodice front and cuffs
• Mock turtleneck
• Blouson front bodice
• Puffed long sleeves with functional, satin-covered-button cuffs
• Defined waist
  
• A-line skirt with sweeping, dramatic hem
• Closes with long back zipper plus three hooks&eyes at collar
• Made in the U.S.A.

Labels: no manufacturer label remains, only the care, content, and origin tags

Fiber/Care: 100% rayon / dry-clean

Condition: Under certain lighting, there is a slightly burgundy cast to the velvet. See second-to-last photo. This may be the original color (there is no true black, only really dark shades of other colors), or it could be a shift in the dye over time. It does not at all detract, and we don't consider it a flaw as it lends the dress even more of a Victorian "goth" or "vampire" vibe.

*This 80s Does Victorian maxi dress is clean and ready to wear.*

Garment Measurements:
(Shown clipped to better fit Delphine the Mannequin, although a fuller figure would show it off to its full advantage. Please ignore vintage size 12 tag and go by the following:)
 shoulders: 15"/38cm
 sleeves: 22"/55.5cm
 bust: approximately 40"/101.5cm 
 bodice: 16"/40.5cm
 waist: 32"/81.25cm
 hips: free (60"/152.5cm at 9"/22.5cm below waist)
 length: 54"/137cm

☞ Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old. Please read condition report provided above. ☜

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