This is a rather smart cocktail dress from the 60s, bearing the label "John Selby, London" with a size tag for a UK size 18.

• Bust = 42"
• Waist = 36"
• Hips = 42"
• Shoulder to hem = 39"
• Circumference at hem = 44"

The dress is black lace over a nude-colour lining. The dress has a square neckline and fastens at centre back with a 13" metal zipper.

The dress has a drop waist effect, with the hips emphasised and decorated with a 2" wide black satin sash which is highlighted with a large bow at the front left hip.