Vintage '80s Nipon Boutique Black Sheer Velvet Dot Metallic Short Sleeve Shift Dress - L
This '80s-era short-sleeve sheer dot cocktail dress by Nipon Boutique is perfect for the holiday season and truly any special occasion, any time of year. It features:
• Wide boat neckline at front
• Scoop back
• Sheer fabric with velvet dots rimmed in metallic thread
• Satin banding at collar and cuffs
• Shift, straight silhouette
• No closure
• Fully lined (might still need to wear an additional slip as it is still fairly sheer even with lining)
• Designer label: Nipon Boutique
• Made in Korea
• Fabric content: 59% Rayon, 33% Polyester, 9% Metallic
• Based on the label, style & construction, appears to date to the 1980s
• Care: Dry Clean Only
About the label: Nipon Boutique, an emblematic fashion label of the 1980s, played a significant role in defining the era's polished and feminine aesthetic. Renowned for its chic and versatile designs, the label, led by designer Albert Nipon, became synonymous with power dressing for the modern woman. Nipon Boutique's enduring influence lies in its ability to blend sophistication with contemporary flair, reflecting the evolving tastes and aspirations of women during the vibrant 1980s.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No flaws to note.
Marked size 12
Best fits a modern sz M / L, but please refer to measurements.
Photos depict items shown on a size S (4-6) petite (5'3") person.
Measurements taken laid flat:
• 21.5" pit to pit (up to 43" bust)
• 21.5" across waist (up to 43" waist)
• 22" across hips (up to 44" hip)
• approx. 18.5" shoulder to shoulder seam
• 40" total length
Please be certain before you buy this item because I do not accept returns. Take care to check the measurements before you purchase as there are no returns for poor fit. I carefully measure each item, and measurements are given seam-to-seam, with minimal stretching. Depending on how much you stretch the fabric, the measurements differ slightly, so if you have any questions about the fit of an item, please ask before you buy.
This '80s-era short-sleeve sheer dot cocktail dress by Nipon Boutique is perfect for the holiday season and truly any special occasion, any time of year. It features:
• Wide boat neckline at front
• Scoop back
• Sheer fabric with velvet dots rimmed in metallic thread
• Satin banding at collar and cuffs
• Shift, straight silhouette
• No closure
• Fully lined (might still need to wear an additional slip as it is still fairly sheer even with lining)
• Designer label: Nipon Boutique
• Made in Korea
• Fabric content: 59% Rayon, 33% Polyester, 9% Metallic
• Based on the label, style & construction, appears to date to the 1980s
• Care: Dry Clean Only
About the label: Nipon Boutique, an emblematic fashion label of the 1980s, played a significant role in defining the era's polished and feminine aesthetic. Renowned for its chic and versatile designs, the label, led by designer Albert Nipon, became synonymous with power dressing for the modern woman. Nipon Boutique's enduring influence lies in its ability to blend sophistication with contemporary flair, reflecting the evolving tastes and aspirations of women during the vibrant 1980s.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No flaws to note.
Marked size 12
Best fits a modern sz M / L, but please refer to measurements.
Photos depict items shown on a size S (4-6) petite (5'3") person.
Measurements taken laid flat:
• 21.5" pit to pit (up to 43" bust)
• 21.5" across waist (up to 43" waist)
• 22" across hips (up to 44" hip)
• approx. 18.5" shoulder to shoulder seam
• 40" total length
Please be certain before you buy this item because I do not accept returns. Take care to check the measurements before you purchase as there are no returns for poor fit. I carefully measure each item, and measurements are given seam-to-seam, with minimal stretching. Depending on how much you stretch the fabric, the measurements differ slightly, so if you have any questions about the fit of an item, please ask before you buy.
This '80s-era short-sleeve sheer dot cocktail dress by Nipon Boutique is perfect for the holiday season and truly any special occasion, any time of year. It features:
• Wide boat neckline at front
• Scoop back
• Sheer fabric with velvet dots rimmed in metallic thread
• Satin banding at collar and cuffs
• Shift, straight silhouette
• No closure
• Fully lined (might still need to wear an additional slip as it is still fairly sheer even with lining)
• Designer label: Nipon Boutique
• Made in Korea
• Fabric content: 59% Rayon, 33% Polyester, 9% Metallic
• Based on the label, style & construction, appears to date to the 1980s
• Care: Dry Clean Only
About the label: Nipon Boutique, an emblematic fashion label of the 1980s, played a significant role in defining the era's polished and feminine aesthetic. Renowned for its chic and versatile designs, the label, led by designer Albert Nipon, became synonymous with power dressing for the modern woman. Nipon Boutique's enduring influence lies in its ability to blend sophistication with contemporary flair, reflecting the evolving tastes and aspirations of women during the vibrant 1980s.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No flaws to note.
Marked size 12
Best fits a modern sz M / L, but please refer to measurements.
Photos depict items shown on a size S (4-6) petite (5'3") person.
Measurements taken laid flat:
• 21.5" pit to pit (up to 43" bust)
• 21.5" across waist (up to 43" waist)
• 22" across hips (up to 44" hip)
• approx. 18.5" shoulder to shoulder seam
• 40" total length
Please be certain before you buy this item because I do not accept returns. Take care to check the measurements before you purchase as there are no returns for poor fit. I carefully measure each item, and measurements are given seam-to-seam, with minimal stretching. Depending on how much you stretch the fabric, the measurements differ slightly, so if you have any questions about the fit of an item, please ask before you buy.
