1940's or 1980's?

[Luca_Balzarini]

Hello folks,
here again because I have a very big doubt.

I'm wondering if this dress (pictures in attachment) is from the 80's or from the 40's - fabric is satin.

It does look 40's to me aside form the rear zipper which don't really belong to that era.

Any help would be super appreciated,
thank you

 

[denisebrain]

If there are shoulder pads, are they sponge-y or rather firm?

 

[dollsntrolls]

Nothing about this says 40s to me - the fabric and construction, zipper - they all look quite modern. The little buttons at the cuffs was also a 30s, 40s thing. But, the overall body-con shape looks like a total night owl clubbing circa 1985 look. You'll see similar shapes in well known body con designers of the era - have a look at Tadashi and Victor Costa. They borrowed really flattering ideas from the 40s and totally disco-sexed them up for the 80s aesthetic! (Which, by the way is, is having a lovely resurgence.)

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Yes, newer vintage. 1980s 90s.

 

[Luca_Balzarini]

Thank you all for your replies

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