Original 1970s / 1980s Does 1930s Burgundy Velvet Dress With Puff Sleeves 50s The padded shoulders and belted

The padded shoulders and belted waist (with the original fabric belt still present) give it a classic late 1940s hourglass silhouette

It features a beautiful circular design with larger faux pearl beads in the centre

The coat is open fronted with no fastenings and there are small functional slit pockets at the waist

The coat is cut in a classic 1940s silhouette with super strong padded shoulders and a loose fitting swing shape

Original 1970s / 1980s Does 1930s Burgundy Velvet Dress With Puff Sleeves 50s The padded shoulders and beltedThis lovely dress was made from a rich burgundy rayon velvet in the late 1970s early 1980s. It was cut to resemble a 1930s style with beautiful gathered puff sleeves and a longer length skirt. A deep plunging V neckline marks the beginning of a line of four faceted buttons. Below the buttons is a short plastic zipper for easier access. Pleats at the waistline give a little volume and movement to the skirt. Interestingly, we think we may have