Norma Kamali Black Velvet Dress

A dress to slay dragons in, the sort only Norma Kamali could conjure. Cut in a sumptuous black cotton velvet, this power-shouldered, wasp-waisted confection of a dress features a box-pleated sleeve for opulent fullness, a rapid-fire succession of concealed snap buttons from the high neck to the low belly, and a generously pleated V-shaped hip seam for ease of movement. A dress to send you swooning. A dress you can do anything in! Oh, and did I mention it has pockets?

Sizing, flat measurements, and condition notes:

– Labeled Size M, more adapted to a modern S-M (mostly due to the extremely fitted waist)

– Flat measurements: 39cm shoulder, 43cm chest, 35cm waist, open hips, 139cm total length

– Great vintage condition, no real flaws to note though the velvet may appear slightly faded in some lighting