The romantic & magical drama of Chanel's regal eveningwear is so well captured in this ensemble! It's said that the 80's was the last, real, 'glamour era,' and one can definitely detect it's glamorous and elite feel. If the large sleeve isn't you're thing, or for a less formal of occassion, then by all means simply don't wear it! The dress itself looks just the part without if desired.

Fashioned from black velvet & crinkled cloqué. The cloqué has bands of velvet applied throughout, also. Back feature a line of beautiful gold buttons with the interlocked CC Chanel logo set within the iconic No.5 perfume bottle- a very wonderful touch. With single bouffant sleeve with elasticated band at the top, to ensure excelletn fti. This single sleeve look was repeated in a fiew variations throughout the 80's at Chanel, so is in-fact correct for just one sleeve to be present. Boned for support & lined in silk. Fastens with interior petersham and a narrow, stretchable underbust band which ensures the lining in pulled closely inward to avoid lumps, etc. Also with interior and exterior concealed zippers, whilst the row of buttons is also functional. Sleeve has zipper to cuff, also. Labelled Chanel Boutique / Made in France.

Measurements: labelled size FR 40, but PLEASE go by the measurements first! Bust 34.5", Waist 28," Hips 37", Length (taken from strapless neckline to hemline) 31." The condition is Excellent.