ARCHIVE - 1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from ivory shot silk and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are pretty sure this was made much later. The dress, which is very well made, features a nipped-in waist, basque waist and full, circular skirt which falls to around the bottom of the calf or ankles on most wearers. The top is tailored to a pretty off-shoulder style with a wide off-shoulder collar with scallop hem and piped edges. It also has two thin spaghetti straps crafted from coordinating shot silk. The front of the neckline is christened with a soft fabric rose in ivory satin. The back of the off-shoulder collar is finished with a row of fabric-covered buttons. The back of the dress has a basque waist which is adorned with a large shot silk bow. The skirt is lined with a layer of tulle and a final layer of satin - these layers mean it holds its voluminous shape on the wearer. The dress fastens at the rear with a hidden tonal zip.
In excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note. It has no size or composition label, so please check our measurements below as the fabric has no stretch. We think it will work on sizes UK 8-10 or US 4-6 with a small waist.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)
HIP - 42 in. (107 cm)
LENGTH - 54 in. (137 cm)
Pickup currently unavailable at CIRCA VINTAGE
F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website - please let us know a week in advance.
We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.
We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.
You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.
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Many of our lower-priced pieces (under £150) are not available to buy online. Our prices range from £80 - £600 for separates. Dresses start at around £150 and go up to £2,500 for the very best antique pieces and designer vintage. Our bridalwear ranges from £300 - £3,000.
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Where can I get alterations?
We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
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We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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