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I would ask how much hem is turned up and how many times, it looks quite thick and deep, it could have a reasonable amount there which could be let back down.

was it three or four thread serging? Three thread will bind an edge but is not strong enough for a seam, so would need a seperate line of stitching to form the seam. I would argue this is a more expensive finish as it requires sewing the same edge twice, as opposed to a four thread overlocked...

I think this is a vintage garment that may have been printed onto for a film or tv costume. It had the right look for a prison uniform before and all it would take is a screen printer to add the numbers and lettering which look very new and fresh in comparison to the garment itself. They also...

I'm still trying to determine a more specific date. The trademark for this version of the St Michael logo in this font was filed for (in the UK) in 1987, published in 1991 which gives a starting point: https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00001320157

Thanks, sorry I should have asked for a photo of the whole garment from the front too please?

Can you show photos of both sides of the care label please?

Can you make a seperate post please Bubblegumvintage and take day light photos? upload as large and as many detailed photos as you can.

It's a similar shape to a british made Wetherall coat I had that we accurately dated here to 1963. I would place this Aquascutum coat in the mid 1960s. This is a page from a 1964 Sears catalogue certainly showing yellow was a trendy colour around this time:

The code shown is the product code, not anything to do with when it was made. Can you show the whole label front and back please, plus the neck label?

Nothing I recognise there, it strikes me as newer than 1960's, I'd hazard a guess at 70's or later because it says 100% cotton, indicating fibre blends are commonplace, and material content info was required on labels by 1970. The 39 looks like a european size. I've had similar from France...

The invisible zip is one of the older sorts and the dress design has that red/white/blue thing going on that was popular late 1960's-early 70's.

As per the forum rules, we cannot help with authenticating, this really needs to be done in person, not online. However we can try and determine when it dates from with you. Can you upload images of any labels inside please? (all sides)

Wow that is a real close copy! I wonder which would have the wider shoulders?

You might find the care labels between the lining and underskirt etc.

Strange a more dead ended brand I have not found. Matalan owned a brand called Knightsbridge but I haven't found a link to Yvette at all. I have seen the label before a few times, am pretty sure I have some items with the label on, but I know nothing about it. Going by the age of your item, I...

I love the siesta jackets - I never knew they were called that! Does that just refer to the fringed ones? I would love one for here in the UK. It hailed today. In August! I think the heatwave is over...

I can see a UK size 10, what does the waist measure? how far it is from current sizes may help to indicate how modern it is.

Anyone else curious about the addition of the chain to the inside hem on a leather jacket? it's hardly going to weigh it down nicely like it would on a linen jacket for example.

I assume you have found the company named on them: Morris Motors Ltd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Motors Morris is one of the most famous of the British classic car manufacturers. Morris cars have been used for leisure by enthusiasts for many decades. The MG, Minor and Midget being...

Art Room, filed for trademark in the UK in 1996, published in 1999 journal, expired at renewal in 2006. https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/4/EU000524462 Trademarked by 'Historical Collections Group PLC' hence the vintage style.

They are hard to tell from the style and fabric alone. I'd suggest measuring the length, and checking to see if it's been shortened or lengthened.

What size? (and country)

I have had similar problems a 1960's knitted dress, as Jonathan says it was wool bonded with a man made fibre that had broken down leaving the knitted structure unstable.

Hi, I would date the dress to the 1950's by the highly fitted bodice, skirt shape and length and material used as well as the metal zip. It's never a good idea to date something based on the label alone. where is that label located? It looks in a peculiar place. the 407 tag could be a costume...

It reminds me of the pink dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

The crunchiness is the rubber in the elastic breaking apart, it deteriorates with age. It looks homemade and I would agree with 1980s. It does look like it should be from the later part of the decade. Lack of shoulder pads could be because they too deteriorated (as old foam does) and were thrown...

Joanne for future reference, we do not give opinions on authenticity at the VFG as they need to be handled in person - some auction houses will do this for you.

The font used for the logo would suggest 1980's to me, as would the metallic sock (insole liner) and general shape.

It's a shoulder 'puff' to create a nicer shaped puff sleeve head, they are found in 1930s and early 1940s garments when puff headed sleeves were in fashion.

No I think you're good for 1950's. The sack back feature on the top and drop waist effect from the bow are both from the later 1950's.