vivienne westwood dress vintage Vintage Vivienne Westwood Open Back Dress

vivienne westwood dress vintage Vintage Vivienne Westwood Open Back DressThe construction of this dress is so good (and hard to describe). Oversized and draping bodice with a drawstring at the neck and an open back. The bodice ties around the waist from the back (can be tied over the front as shown or hidden under the front) . Hidden ties at the arms can either tie around the arms to hold the dress on the body (as shown) or to gather the 'sleeves' to create less of a batwing silhouette. The skirt is straight and fitted

The construction of this dress is so good (and hard to describe).  Oversized and draping bodice with a drawstring at the neck and an open back.  The bodice ties around the waist from the back (can be tied over the front as shown or hidden under the front) .  Hidden ties at the arms can either tie around the arms to hold the dress on the body (as shown) or to gather the 'sleeves' to create less of a batwing silhouette. The skirt is straight and fitted...contrasting the oversized bodice beautifully.  Such a sexy and dramatic dress and we love that there are multiple ways to wear it.

DETAILS
Label:  Vivienne Westwood, Red Label
Fabric:  Viscose/acetate blend (feels like liquid satin)
Circa: 1990s
Condition:  Overall excellent.  The dress shows normal, overall wear with no specific issues to note.  

BEST FITS:  XS / S  (Model is a size 0/2 and 6' tall)  
Shoulders: open 
Bust: open
Waist:  32" (drapes a bit but can be cinched smaller with the tie belt)
Hips:  36" (runs narrow through the hips, meant to be fitted)
Skirt length: 26"
Marked size 40