Jessica McClintock Gunne Sax Black Glitter Velvet Puff Sleeve Top - Size S
A$110.00
Black velvet construction with a fine glue-set glitter finish. Tailored peplum-style silhouette featuring structured puff sleeves with internal tulle ruffling and built-in shoulder pads for structural volume. Full front closure with five pearlized vintage buttons. Material is a true black velvet that presents with deep purple undertones in specific high-contrast lighting.
Pre-loved Excellent. Original size tag has been removed.
Measurements laid flat:
Shoulders 36cm
Bust 42cm
Waist 38cm
Hips 40cm
Length 52cm
SIZE RATIONALE
The 42cm flat bust and 38cm waist align with a modern AU 8 or US 4. Original 1980s Gunne Sax Juniors sizing ran significantly smaller than modern standards, typically placing these measurements at a vintage size 7 or 9. Due to the non-stretch velvet and fitted waist, this is categorized as a modern Size Small.
VINTAGE GUNNE SAX INFORMATION
Gunne Sax is an iconic label founded in 1967 and led by designer Jessica McClintock. While the brand is famous for 1970s prairie aesthetics, their 1980s output shifted toward theatrical romanticism and the "Victorian Revival" trend. This piece is a collectible example of that era, utilizing structural elements like tulle and shoulder pads to create the dramatic silhouettes synonymous with 1980s evening wear.