I just love the satin cummerbund on this demure but dressy style from the early Eighties. It will look smashing on Madge, with her curvy figure.
Knee-length and sedate, this dress is nevertheless a knock-out. Black crepe is always classic and perfect. Black satin touches always ramp it up a notch for dressy occasions and certainly make this one appropriate for the holidays.
It’s also unusual to find a dress like this with long sleeves and that’s a real plus for certain occasions and for cold weather. Modern dressy black dresses, unless they’re cheaply made, frumpy or uber-conservative, never seem to have them and I’m always pleased with this option in a quality frock.
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This fabulous 100% cotton dress was made in West Germany, obviously before 1989 and maybe many years before that. Yes, it’s another new find that’s out-of-season right now in North America and most of Europe, but I love, love, love this anyway and couldn’t wait to show it!
