{"product_id":"vintage-annabelinda-plum-velvet-floral-a-line-dress-uk-12","title":"Vintage AnnaBelinda Plum Velvet Floral A-Line Dress UK 12","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I Love This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is AnnaBelinda at its most distinctive: romantic, beautifully constructed and completely individual. The deep plum velvet has a wonderfully rich finish, while the dramatic floral panels bring softness and colour without losing the dress’s elegant character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI particularly love the way the floral bib tapers into a V-shaped waist at both the front and back. Six velvet-covered buttons and individual loop fastenings add another exquisite dressmaking detail, while the coordinating floral hem gives the long A-line silhouette a beautifully balanced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe label itself began in 1970 and was already established nationally through Liberty and Harrods by the mid-1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated to date from the 1980s, this is a rare and wonderfully preserved example of British vintage design—ideal for an autumn wedding, winter celebration, theatre evening or special dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep plum velvet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack floral-print contrast panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink, lilac, olive and soft tan botanical design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide rounded neckline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeveless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep V-shaped waist, front and back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix velvet-covered buttons with loop fastenings at the side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoordinating floral hem border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum piping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently flared A-line silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by AnnaBelinda of Oxford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabelled UK 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease compare the measurements with a similar garment that fits you well:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 34\" \/ 86 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 32\" \/ 81 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: Not fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 47\" \/ 119 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvet with floral-print contrast fabric. The precise fibre composition is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional dry cleaning is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with no apparent signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage clothing, very minor signs of age may be present, but nothing that detracts from this beautiful dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799734636885,"sku":"AB-DRE-PLM-VEL-UK12-047","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9499\/2213\/files\/M1_283f0f67-5d41-4cf4-acaf-c39b221894c7.png?v=1788168093","url":"https:\/\/thealleyboutique.com\/products\/vintage-annabelinda-plum-velvet-floral-a-line-dress-uk-12","provider":"The Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}