1980s Navy and White Polka Dot and Floral Dress

This 1980s dress, made in France, is by New Bond Street-based brand The White House and displays many of the era's boldest hallmarks - note the peplum waist, puff-shoulders and vibrant print. The smooth silk fabric is printed with a splashy navy and white polka-dot print alongside painterly florals in turquoise, orange and pink. It is cut with a wrap-around cross-over waist, detailed with three fabric-covered buttons on the left side of the waist. The same buttons secure the cuffs on the three-quarter length sleeves. A coordinating belt cinches the waist, and a hidden zip closes the rear.  The skirt portion is lined in soft white viscose.  The dress is in very good vintage condition; two small fabric pulls noted, very faint underarm halos and a very faint mark on the bodice none of which is seen when worn.  We missed them until inspecting very closely.  Will fit up to a UK size 10-12 or US 6-8. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this dress fit her well. 

The White House was the grande dame at No 51-52 and retailed the finest fabric and homewares in the exclusive Bond Street precinct, London. They had a renowned ready to wear and couture salon from 1906 until the store was sold off in 1997.  The building is presently occupied by Emporio Armani.  

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 38 in. (97 cm)
WAIST - 31 in. (79 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH - 40 in. (102 cm)