Vintage Vivienne Westwood Open Back Dress

Vintage

 

The construction of this dress is so good (and hard to describe).  Oversized and draping bodice with a drawstring at the neck and an open back.  The bodice ties around the waist from the back (can be tied over the front as shown or hidden under the front) .  Hidden ties at the arms can either tie around the arms to hold the dress on the body (as shown) or to gather the 'sleeves' to create less of a batwing silhouette. The skirt is straight and fitted...contrasting the oversized bodice beautifully.  Such a sexy and dramatic dress and we love that there are multiple ways to wear it.

DETAILS
Label:  Vivienne Westwood, Red Label
Fabric:  Viscose/acetate blend (feels like liquid satin)
Circa: 1990s
Condition:  Overall excellent.  The dress shows normal, overall wear with no specific issues to note.  

BEST FITS:  XS / S  (Model is a size 0/2 and 6' tall)  
Shoulders: open 
Bust: open
Waist:  32" (drapes a bit but can be cinched smaller with the tie belt)
Hips:  36" (runs narrow through the hips, meant to be fitted)
Skirt length: 26"
Marked size 40

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