Vintage 1980s Leopard Print Dress - ABSOLUTE FIRE Plunge Neckline Hip Pocket Neiman-Marcus Jersey Dress Size S - L

♛Details

Designer 1980s cotton-rayon jersey dress with deeeeep plunge neckline, princess-seamed batwing bodice, and big shoulders. Zomg, this thing KILLS, and even has hip pockets. 

Wide string belt loops for your own belt if desired (ours is a prop). Elasticized waistband is super comfy. Shoulder pads easily removed if you like. Gracefully draped hips, rear walking slit.

Look like a million dollars, feel like you are running around in a t-shirt dress. Fabric is the same type of jersey as the old Diane von Furstenberg pieces of the same era. 

•Fabric(s): 50-50 cotton-rayon blend with a great print (I'm picky about animal prints)

•Closures: pulls on

•Designer/Labels: By designer Jackie Bernard for Eklektic and also has Neiman-Marcus store label. These dresses retailed for hundreds a pop. See article from 1989 for a similar style from this label!

Any accessories or belts shown in photos are prop pieces and not included unless mentioned.

♛Measurements

Tagged a VINTAGE 12. Should suit about a modern size S to L depending on the kind of fit you are seeking; please allow room for movement and ease. Stretch waistband allows considerable leeway, and fabric itself has stretch to it. 

Bust most to about 48" (42" at rest, but meant to drape)

Waist about 25" unstretched, 36" stretched reasonably flat

Hips about 45"/full...has stretch beyond this, but like the dress's other dimensions the hips are meant to be worn with drape and ease

Shoulder to waistband about 18", and meant to sit or be belted at your natural waistband and blouse slightly

Waistband to hem about 28" and has 1" hem

Shoulders - no seams 

Sleeves about 24"

♛Condition

Great vintage shape. Gently cleaned and freshened. Nearly 40+ years old, but seems barely worn. 

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