1980s Roots Blue Lace Bow Detail Cocktail Dress with Structured Bodice Vintage_1960s_Dress It is a stunning example

It is a stunning example of an evening dress from this decade and features a sweetheart neckline in soft black netting with a nude satin underlay and lace ruffle embellishment over the bust

The generous calf length skirt has additional silk crepe and chiffon under layers and there is a central zip fastening at the reverse

The dress is sleeveless with round neckline and a simple shift cut synched at the waist with a calf length straight cut skirt

this piece has a timeless feel and can be appropriated easily as formal occasion wear or casual daywear

1980s Roots Blue Lace Bow Detail Cocktail Dress with Structured Bodice Vintage_1960s_Dress It is a stunning exampleThis vivacious late 1980s sateen and lace cocktail dress in cobalt blue is by the famous London boutique Roots and is playful, dynamic and in excellent vintage condition. Sadly the boutique which was located in fashionable Chelsea, closed its doors in the 1990s. The dress is a classic mid eighties does 1950s style, with a corseted bodice and a flared tutu skirt finishing just above the knee. The blue, black and red is designed to reflect the bold,