VINTAGE SEQUIN BODICE BALL GOWN: BLACK TAFFETA VELVET BOW & SEQUINS, GRAND SWEEP

A lavish vintage 1980s ball gown featuring a dazzling sequin bodice in a rich Sterling Silver shade and a dramatic, sweeping black taffeta skirt. The entire bodice is fully lined and completely encrusted with shimmering sequins — heavy, high‑quality, and absolutely eye‑catching.

The skirt is a showstopper: a 172-inch grand sweep (nearly 14½ feet) of heavy, glossy taffeta that moves beautifully, especially over a hoop crinoline as shown. The back features a deep, dramatic V‑cut accented by a huge black velvet bow, giving the gown a couture, Neiman Marcus–level finish. Back zipper closure.

This is the kind of gown that once sold in high‑end department stores like Saks or Neiman’s — the craftsmanship, weight, and materials are unmistakably expensive. A one‑of‑a‑kind vintage ball gown perfect for holiday parties, cruises, black‑tie events, and formal affairs.

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Size: No tag — go by measurements
Bust: 40–44 (stretched tight)
Waist: 29 (allow room for movement)
Length: 59 - 60
Fabric: Heavy taffeta skirt; sequin bodice; velvet bow
Care: Dry clean
Condition: Very good vintage. Needs pressing (cleaner will do this). Half of the snap on the velvet bow is missing (easy replacement). Tiny pinhead holes and a small spot on the hem — all hidden within the deep folds of the skirt and should improve with cleaning.

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Since these are vintage items, a bit of extra care needs to be taken with them so they remain beautiful & I definitely would never put a vintage nightgown or a peignoir in the dryer as it would ruin it.

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