I’m not big into retro fashion, as you know if you have followed me for some time, but once in a while I discover a stand-out. This beautiful frock qualifies, with velvet fabric that has a luscious hand and many of the right tailoring details.

Of course, the shoulder extension and midi length create the correct silhouette. Simple elegance is always a plus and long sleeves are great on cool weather fashions. They were more common on party dresses back in the day than they are now. I love this keyhole back and the rhinestone button accents on the back of the neckline. Though you can’t see it in the photos, the upper back of this dress has a crossover design which adds a lot of interest and also makes putting it on and off much easier.

Though it’s an ’80’s – ’90’s does ’40’s retro, it was definitely worth collecting.

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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