AnnaBelinda Oxford Vintage Autumn Floral Dress with Raw Silk Sash UK 12/14

A truly exceptional vintage dress by AnnaBelinda Oxford, featuring a richly coloured painterly floral print in beautiful autumnal shades of claret, coral, muted blue, lavender, olive and brown against a warm beige ground.

The fitted long-sleeved bodice has a wide notched collar in contrasting claret raw silk, with matching covered buttons to the front. A broad raw-silk sash defines the waist, fastening at the centre back with three fabric-covered buttons and delicate rouleau loops.

The back bodice is softly pleated beneath a piped yoke, creating gentle fullness and ease across the bust. The full skirt falls in elegant pleats from the waist and is finished with fine claret piping around the hem. Side pockets add a wonderfully practical finishing touch.

The long sleeves have 2-inch raw-silk cuffs, each fastening with a matching covered button. The skirt is fully lined from the waist down.

Why I Love This

The colours are glorious—rich, warm and unmistakably autumnal—and the claret raw-silk details frame the floral print beautifully. I particularly love the craftsmanship of the pleated back bodice and the three-button sash fastening. It is feminine, distinctive and wonderfully representative of AnnaBelinda’s imaginative approach to vintage British design.

AnnaBelinda began in Oxford in 1970 and was established nationally through Liberty and Harrods by the mid-1970s.

Best suited to approximately a UK 12/14. Please check the measurements below to ensure the desired fit.

MeasurementsShoulder to shoulder: 16"
Bust: 36" — with additional ease from the pleated back bodice
Sleeve length: 25"
Waist: 32"
Hips: Not fitted
Length: 48"

Fabric - Main printed fabric composition is unknown.
Raw silk collar, sash, cuffs and covered buttons.
Fully lined from the waist down in red satin.

Excellent vintage condition.