1970s black moss crepe and chiffon labelled Radley dress. This is often cited as an Ossie design, it’s the fountain label era. I’ve had it a few times over the years.

The design features bias cut to both chiffon and crepe, giving a corseted appearance where the materials meet. 

Gathered chiffon yoke gathered on to a frilled drawstring neckline, echoed at the capped sleeves. Strong 30s influence as you’d expect, with (working) covered button and loop fastening to front - this is the only opening.

Princess seams to body back and front give a flattering 1930s shape. Original overlocked skirt hem. 

Condition: clean and wearable but when you look closely there are a scattering of minor issues, which I’ve photographed. 

- various small seam pulls to chiffon as shown but all wearable as is. 

- Historic darn to back seam to high waist as shown. Slight fade to button fronts? Looks worse in my photos.

- Shoulder and neck frills have some hand stitching to edge so probably restitched, but style is as original from memory.

- Neckline ribbon tie is replacement, as original was missing.

Measures:

bust 34” max into chiffon

High waist 25”

Hips 38”

Shoulder to hem 45” approx 

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