SOUTHWELL NAVY BOW DRESS | 8
SOUTHWELL NAVY BOW DRESS | 8
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Classic elegance with a cosy winter twist, this navy knit dress by Southwell is the kind of timeless piece that slips effortlessly from daywear to evening charm. Featuring a dramatic oversized bow tie at the neckline, a beautifully full skirt and its original matching belt to cinch the waist, it creates that flattering vintage silhouette Southwell became so well known for. Finished with a zip-up back for an easy fit.
Perfect for cooler days, simply pair with tights and rich brown boots for an effortlessly polished look. Soft, feminine and endlessly wearable, a true vintage wardrobe staple.
Founded in Auckland in 1953 by Travers Southwell, the Southwell label became one of New Zealand’s beloved fashion houses, known for elegant yet wearable clothing. Designer Alma Kimber created sophisticated styles that blended classic tailoring with fashionable silhouettes, often working with beautiful wool and knit fabrics. The label remained a staple of NZ fashion until the mid-1980s and is now highly collectible among lovers of vintage New Zealand design.
Brand: Southwell
Size: 10
Fabric: No fabric label but feels like possibly wool.
Armpit to armpit : 44cm
Waist: 74cm
Length: 68cm
Rating: A
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I purchased these knowing they probably wouldn't fit and they don't but the quality is fantastic.
I am going to chop them and make them into hold-up stockings.
Super cute design on the back though.
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