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A red short-sleeve dress with white polka dots displayed on a white mannequin torso in a room with cream paneled walls and a wood floor.
A red and white polka dot short-sleeve dress displayed on a mannequin in front of a cream paneled wall and wood floor.

Dolce Vita Evening Dress - End of Line

This is a 1960s inspired evening cocktail dress in madmen style named in homage to the fabulous1960 film 'La Dolce Vita' or 'The Sweet Life'.
£100.00
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A red short-sleeve dress with white polka dots displayed on a white mannequin torso in a room with cream paneled walls and a wood floor.

We are proud to announce the relaunch of our new early 60s inspired evening/cocktail dress - named in homage to the fabulous oscar winning 1960 film 'La Dolce Vita' or 'The Sweet Life'.

The dress is inspired by an original early 60s evening dress from the designers vintage collection - when glamour really was at its height. The dress features a wide fitting cross over neckline, ruched cummerbund and draped wrap sarong skirt. It's super sexy and stylish but sophisticated and elegant, too. This dress has just got it all!

Now in a captivating emerald colour way, this vibrant jewel tone not only brings a festive flair but also flatters a diverse range of skin tones, making it an ideal festive wear option for all. Be bold and radiant this season, setting yourself apart with the alluring depth of this exquisite colour.

Key Features include:-
- wide wrap neckline
- cap sleeves with godet insert* for extra movement
- ruched cummerbund
- back zip
- drape sarong skirt

Made with love in Yorkshire, England - Designed to be treasured.

Fabric: Cotton Sateen 97% cotton 3% elastane
Washing Instructions: dry clean recommended
Length from natural waist: 28 inches approx

Description Plus

We are proud to announce the relaunch of our new early 60s inspired evening/cocktail dress - named in homage to the fabulous oscar winning 1960 film 'La Dolce Vita' or 'The Sweet Life'.

The dress is inspired by an original early 60s evening dress from the designers vintage collection - when glamour really was at its height. The dress features a wide fitting cross over neckline, ruched cummerbund and draped wrap sarong skirt. It's super sexy and stylish but sophisticated and elegant, too. This dress has just got it all!

Now in a captivating emerald colour way, this vibrant jewel tone not only brings a festive flair but also flatters a diverse range of skin tones, making it an ideal festive wear option for all. Be bold and radiant this season, setting yourself apart with the alluring depth of this exquisite colour.

Key Features include:-
- wide wrap neckline
- cap sleeves with godet insert* for extra movement
- ruched cummerbund
- back zip
- drape sarong skirt

Made with love in Yorkshire, England - Designed to be treasured.

Fabric: Cotton Sateen 97% cotton 3% elastane
Washing Instructions: dry clean recommended
Length from natural waist: 28 inches approx

Sizing Info Plus

This dress is fairly easy to fit. The bust area is generous and can accommodate most sizes and the sarong style skirt means that there is plenty of adjustment. As this style has a waist band that is very fitted, we strongly suggest that you select your size through the waist
measurements.

Suitable for most shapes.

Fabric has some stretch in it.

For more information on fit and sizing please visit our size guide. The measurements refer to 'your' body not the garment itself. Please choose the size that most reflects your measurements.

SIZE BUST WAIST HIPS
6* 79cm
31"
61cm
24"
84cm
33"
8 84cm
33"
66cm
26"
89cm
35"
10 89cm
35"
71cm
28"
94cm
37"
12 94cm
37"
76cm
30"
99cm
39"
14 99cm
39"
81cm
32"
104cm
41"
16 104cm
41"
86.5cm
34"
110cm
43"
18 110cm
43"
91.5cm
36"
116cm
45.5"
20* to 117cm
to 46"
to 97cm
to 39"
123cm
48"
22* to 124cm
to 49"
to 104cm
to 42.5"
130cm
51"
24* to 131cm
to 51.5"
to 110cm
to 44"
137cm
54"
26* to 138cm
to 54"
to 117cm
to 46"
144cm
57"
* Sizes 6, 20 to 26 available on selected styles only.
Care Instructions Plus
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Delivery

Enjoy free delivery on orders over £150.

For orders under £150, UK standard delivery is 2 to 4 working days — £4.50 EU standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £15 USA standard delivery is 3 to 6 working days — £20 International standard delivery is 5 to 10 working days — £20

Need it a little sooner? Express delivery is available.

A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.

A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.

Returns

We offer a 30 day return window, just in case your piece isn't quite the one.

For all the finer details, you can visit our Delivery & Returns page.

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