Skip to product information
1 of 12

Retro Kandy Vintage

Classic Kandy From Retro Kandy Collection, With Vintage Necklace, Vintage Gloves & Original Artwork

Classic Kandy From Retro Kandy Collection, With Vintage Necklace, Vintage Gloves & Original Artwork

Regular price $85.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $85.00 USD
Sale Sold out
DRESS
Label: Retro Kandy Collection (PROTOTYPE*)
Size: Approximately a modern size 8/10  (vintage size 16)
Style: Classic Kandy, short sleeves with a tie belt
Style Description: This dress has short sleeves with a fitted bodice & skirt. There is a center back invisible zipper with a hook & eye at the top and a center back kick pleat. The hem is finished with hem tape and the length can be adjusted to your height. The sleeves are also finished with hem tape. The neck facing and back zipper are finished in matching bias tape. There is a self fabric tie belt or a belt of your own can be added. The dress is unlined.
Color: Mustard yellow, eggshell & brown
Fabric: Possibly cotton or a cotton blend, the fabric yardage was bought second hand.
Dimensions: Size 8/10 (Vintage Size 16) Bust 36", Waist 28", Hips 38"
Front Approximate Dimensions: Chest 20", Waist 14", Waist to Hip Length 17", Hips 19", Sleeve Length from shoulder seam 9 1/2"
Back Approximate Dimensions: Across Back 16", Waist 14" , Hips 19", Length (down center back) 39", Belt 70" L x 1 1/4" W
*Prototype: This means that this is the first one made of this style. There maybe be minor imperfections.
**Please note: Retro Kandy Collection clothing is not vintage. They are hand made clothing inspired by vintage clothing and patterns. But the accessories included are authentic vintage.

NECKLACE
This 1960s 2-strand choker necklace is from Hong Kong. The necklace features graduated white oval beads separated with small, clear, bicone spacers. All the plastic, oval beads are faceted. The smaller strand measures approximately 12½”. The larger strand measures approximately 14½”. The entire necklace measures 17½” including the extender. This necklace closes with a silver-tone J hook that is signed HONG KONG and is in excellent vintage condition.
GLOVES
These late 50s/ early 60s vintage gloves are made from a soft and slightly stretchable fabric. They have a scallop detail at the opening with an embroidered designs with beads. They measure approximately 9" in length and hand opening is 4". They are in excellent vintage condition.*
*There is some slight discoloration. Not even noticeable in photos. You must look very closely.
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
The fashion sketch of this dress is signed by the artist, Melanie Raye Shroyer. The dress & patterns were also handmade by Melanie.
                                                                          
View full details