A slinky peplum dress by Just In Thyme Ltd., a popular retro brand in the Eighties that is apparently still in production. I love this dress because it’s got the shoulder pads, 3/4 sleeves, peplum waist and midi-length while also having a slinky, fitted cut. So many of the mid-priced Eighties does Forties dresses were horribly frumpy-looking. Oh, yes, I have discovered quite a few which were not, but it’s always great to see another one!

This frock will look fabulous on Stella’s tall size 2 model’s figure (for those of you who haven’t followed me, Stella is my wonderful vintage mannequin – a 1950’s to early 1960’s size 10). A bit too big for me, but all the fun was in the find. When I eventually get it on Stella, I’ll re-post. In the meantime, there are always new investigations and more clues uncovered. Stay tuned . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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