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Norma Kamali Vintage Sweatshirt Dress 2pc Skirt Top Ensemble 1980s

Name: Norma Kamali Vintage Sweatshirt Dress 2pc Skirt Top Ensemble 1980s
Brand: Norma Kamali
SKU: 3269
Price: 425.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Norma Kamali

SKU: 3269

$425.00

Unit price: per

Size: Small

Measuring & Fit Guide

We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.

The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.

We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:

DRESSES		PANTS
BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement.		Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements
WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement.		LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam.
HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement.		RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband.
LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement.		INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam.
SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.**

*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.

**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve.

Women's Clothing International Size Conversion Chart

Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.SaveSaveSave

Color: Purple

Description

This amazing vintage 2 piece dress was designed by Norma Kamali in the 1980's. Norma Kamali was the first designer to use sweatshirt or fleece fabric in modern chic pieces. This is one of her early 1980's designs and includes a purple skirt with an elastic waist and slit with snaps, and the matching purple long sleeved top, with Norma's signature shoulder pads, that snaps up the front. The outfit is labeled size petite, but since the 1980's were known for oversized fits, I would estimate it to be a size 4/6. Our mannequin is a modern day US size 2 and the skirt is a little too large for her. This outfit is in overall very good condition, the only things to mention are the following; the labels are frayed as shown in the photos, and there are a few loose stitches in the waist band. A great ensemble that represents an important look from one of our favorite designers! Read Lisa's blog post about Norma Kamali.

In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a smilar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.

All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.

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