Vintage Designer Dress Castelbajac 80s Kangaroo Pouch Small Saks VFG
This vintage Castelbajac dress makes a real design statement! Castelbajac is best known for his use of bright colors and graphic patterns, so this dress is a bit of a departure in that sense. The cut is square, and almost boxy, which is consistent with his esthetic. The bodice is designed with dropped shoulders and wide kimono sleeves that can be rolled up or left longer for a demure look. I think of it as a kangaroo dress because of the distinctive "pouches" . The upper pouch is unlined, and easily accessible from both sides. The lower pouch sits between natural waist and hips. That part of the dress fits snugly on my spokesmodel, similar to a yoke. The two heavy duty brass zippers give access to the lined lower inner pouch.
SIZE: No size label. I would estimate it as a small. It is not pinned on my spokesmodel.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 37.5" | 95.25 |
| Shoulders | 19" | 48.25 |
| Sleeve length | 23" | 58.5 |
| Approximate waist | 38.5" | 97.75 |
| Hips | 38" | 96.5 |
| Dress length from shoulder seam | 39" | 99 |
| Sweep | 39" | 99 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Cream woven wool/angora blend. The weave has a bit of darker shades here and there - see closeup. The lower zippered area is backed with cream colored acetate type fabric
TAGS: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Ko and Co, made in France. There is also a tag for Saks Fifth Avenue
CLOSURES: N/A, the dress slips on over the head.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, or tears. I would recommend dry cleaning before first wear - I don't have a trustworthy place in my community
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.