80’s Black Wool Military Style Dress by Valentino Boutique

Inky black Wool and velvet Standing band collar 3 glass buttons at side of collar, down front Structural, mod, "military" design Shoulder pads Lined (silk probably) Fabric has give to it Side zipper Another, invisible zipper goes around back Defined waist Pencil skirt Mock pockets A classic, mod and structural little black dress. Label: Valentino Boutique. Made in Italy. Size: Has a 10 label inside skirt. Would probably best fit a modern US8. Please check measurements against your bod and similar clothing. Materials: wool, velvet Provenance: early-mid 80's Care: Professionally clean Note: Mannie is set to be approx 68inches tall (172. 72cm) Condition: Very good vintage. Very small issues of note 1) weakened spot on bodice, from brooch, 2) missing original belt, 3) "soft' indentation on one shoulder, visible in some bright light, likely from handbag strap. The latter would not be an issue for a person with shoulder + length hair. See pics, shot in brighter light for disclosure. Flat Measurements, without stretching unless noted: Bust - 19. 75inches (50. 16cm) Shoulder, end of pad to end - 17. 5inches (44. 45cm) Waist - 14 1/8 inches (35. 87cm) Hips - from 19 to 20inches (from 48. 26 to 50. 8cm) Shoulder to hem length - 44inches (111. 76cm)