80s Turquoise Mini Dress Geometric Op Art Jewel Toned Tunic VFG
I can't quite decide whether this 80s vintage piece is a tunic or a micro mini dress. I could see it with tights, I could see it with slim cropped pants. Regardless of how you style it, you will make an impact! The silhouette is that of a sheath, shaped with long vertical darts. Sleeves are long and shoulders are seriously padded. The lower sleeves and skirt are embellished with geometric appliques of vibrant color for an Op Art effect. The lower skirt uses an overlay of purple chiffon over the turquoise for additional depth.
SIZE: No size label
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Shoulders | 15.5" | 39.25 |
| Bust | 43.5" | 110.5 |
| Waist | 35" | 89 |
| Hips | 39" | 99 |
| Length from shoulder seam | 29" | 73.5 |
| Sweep | 46" | 117 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The primary color is a vibrant shade of turquoise, and the fabric is crisp and lustrous. . The body of the dress is lined in crisp purple chiffon, which is also used as an overlay on the lower skirt. The op art rectangles use similar fabrics in royal blue, neon pink and seafoam green. There are no open seams to snip fabric for a fiber burn test.
TAGS: No tags. This may have been custom sewn, at a very good skill level.
CLOSURES: A long nylon zipper up the back
CONDITION: I found a single subtle mark on the upper back near the zipper - see closeup. No other issues noted - not holes, tears, odors, other marks.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.