This 1980s vintage Women's Averardo Bessi dress is made from a patterned pure silk jersey with a v neck, a matching belt to give a more hourglass shape and long sleeves. Looks great in the day or at a party. 

 

Estimated Current Size: Marked I 46 which is roughly a UK 14/ US 10/ FR 42 but this gives a loose fit that is meant to be pulled in with the belt.

Bust - Up to 48” / 122cm

Waist - Up to 50” / 127cm (can be pulled in with belt)

Hips - Up to 54” / 145cm

Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 36” / 91cm

Shoulder to Shoulder - 17” / 43cm

Sleeve Pit to Cuff - 18” / 46cm

Sleeve Shoulder to Cuff - 24” / 61cm

  

Era: 1980s

Designer: Averardo Bessi - a luxury Italian fashion designer who was a contemporary of Emilio Pucci and similarly designed bold, kaleidoscopic prints on simple shifts, in luxury jerseys but with his own, often more geometric, twist. 

Fabric: 100% Silk

 

Excellent Preowned Condition - Light wear including some light pulls to the fabric. No holes or tears.

 

- Italian Made

- Fastens at the back with a zip