1980s Black Pleat Top Dress by Diana Richards - M tap shorts pattern Unusual closure is inside one

Unusual closure is inside one of the side pockets towards the front - zip and button

5 cm (1/2") hole near the front underarm

Vintage McCall's pattern 9076

Train 18 cm (7")

Length 101 cm (40")

1980s Black Pleat Top Dress by Diana Richards - M tap shorts pattern Unusual closure is inside oneMid calf to below knee length black long sleeved dress has an expanding pleated bodice, boat neck and dropped waist. The sleeves button at the wristband. The dress has sleeve headers that are like very small shoulder pads, likely from before the full blown pads came into fashion. There is no closure, it just pulls on over the head. The fabric is polyester with a self pattern in the weave. Made in Australia. Label reads "marc alexander, by Diana