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Vtg CAROLINE CHARLES LONDON dress designer cocktail dressy white damask SZ 8 10

$ 67.31

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: Caroline Charles London
  • Condition: Excellent condition – a beautiful elegant white damask cocktail or special occasion dress – this is one two dresses I bought new from the Caroline Charles boutique on a trip to London in the 1980s – it was originally an evening coat which was changed into a dress by adding one line of stitching in the front. Nothing else has been altered. It can easily be converted back into an evening coat. The damask fabric has a moire white on white design. There are two angled pockets on the front of the dress and a half belt in the back – Dazzling rhinestone buttons are on the half belt in the back, there are two on each sleeve, and one on the front. The dress was only worn once in 2000 for New Year’s Eve.Designer – Caroline Charles has been designing upscale clothing for over fifty years. She counts among her celebrity clientele Princess Diana, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Mick Jagger. She is a designer for pop stars and for royalty and is known for the quality of her designs.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Waist to Hem: Not applicable
  • Color: Off-white but not ivory
  • Look: Eveningwear, cocktail party, special occasion
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Style: Damask brocade dress
  • Modification Description: Modification described below.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Size (Women's): Size 8 to 10
  • Shoulder to Hem: 41 inches
  • Chest Size: 38 inches
  • MPN: Not applicable
  • Shoulder to Shoulder: 17 inches
  • Hip Size: Flared skirt
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Size Type: Regular
  • Occasion: Special occasion, cocktail party, wedding
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Material: Damask brocade
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Decade: 1980s
  • Waist Size: 34 inches

    Description

    Vintage CAROLINE CHARLES LONDON cocktail dress designer special occasion WHITE DAMASK size 8 to 10 made in ENGLAND
    CONDITION – Excellent condition – a beautiful elegant white damask cocktail or special occasion dress – this is one two dresses I bought new from the Caroline Charles boutique on a trip to London in the 1980s – it was originally an evening coat which was changed into a dress by adding one line of stitching in the front.
    Nothing else has been altered.
    It can easily be converted back into an evening coat.
    The damask fabric has a moire white on white design.
    There are two angled pockets on the front of the dress and a half belt in the back – Dazzling rhinestone buttons are on the half belt in the back, there are two on each sleeve, and one on the front.
    The dress was only worn once in 2000 for New Year’s Eve.
    Designer – Caroline Charles has been designing upscale clothing for over fifty years.
    She counts among her celebrity clientele Princess Diana, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Mick Jagger.
    She is a designer for pop stars and for royalty and is known for the quality of her fabrics, jewel like colors, and the quintessentially British flavor of her designs.
    She focuses on clothing which is comfortable and easy to wear.
    Color – White
    Occasion – Cocktail Party, Prom, Dressy Affair, Formal Dinner, Formal Dance, Wedding
    Closure – Center back zipper
    Fabric – 100% Silk sumptuous and luxurious to the touch
    Country of Origin - England
    Size – US size 8 to 10 – calculated from dress measurements
    Measurements
    These are the ACTUAL measurements of the dress laid flat.
    These are not your personal measurements
    Shoulder – 17 inches – there is light padding in the shoulders - back in the day when this dress was designed, Caroline Charles did not design her dresses with wide 1980s shoulders.
    Sleeve Length – long sleeves – 21 ½ inches – designed for showing off bracelets
    Chest – 38 inches
    Waist – 34 inches
    Hip – the dress is flared from the waist – 45 inches
    Back Length – (collar or middle shoulder seam to hem) – 41 inches
    Contact me by EBAY e-mail if you have any questions.
    Eisenberg ice jewelry shown in the photos is not included.