Vintage fine knit pleated black dress by Mr Reginald - Mayfair.
The shape is long and loose with button openings along the sides of the small round neckline.
PLEASE NOTE: The neckline sits high as seen. The buttons can open it up if preferred.
The fabric is a jersey knit blend of polyester and viscose. The instructions on the label state that the dress can be cut to length without requiring hemming.
The dress is supplied with an optional non-matching black belt tie. This is in a different fabric (polyester) but works well!
A bit of history….
This dress was purchased as part of the extensive wardrobe belonging to an astute woman of fashion (I call her Leopard Lady as she loved leopard print) who lived to 100 years. Her daughter informed me that up until the age of 70 she always wore heels, hats and a handbag and was recognized and admired in her local high street in the Midlands.
She was a statuesque 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and her items are often marked between size 18 - 20. By today’s standards, the clothes often come up smaller and I therefore mention the modern day size alongside any marked size.
The collection purchased includes coats, blouses, dresses, bags, hats (Large fit) and shoes (size 40 / 41)
A series of related ‘fashion shoot’ style posts have appeared on the Marshmallowvintage Instagram. This dress has been featured.
There is no size label. In my opinion the fit is an XXS or UK 6 / 8 (depending on 66 cm waist size!)
We advise that you check all the measurements below.
The garment is a mid-weight and is fully lined
Excellent Condition. Bright Clean Fresh Colour. No Notable Flaws.
Where video is shown, I am shown modelling it. My build is an M / UK 12 / M, 5'4" with broad shoulders, short torso and long legs.
FLAT Measurements (Unstretched) (1 cm = 0.39 inches)
Shoulder: 41 cm
Sleeve: -
Bust: 50 cm
Waist: 50 cm
Full Length: 115
Belt: 170 cm
Neckline width: 16 cm
Armhole length: 22 cm
