Victoria and Albert Museum Little Black Dress

[LordBest]

Sorry to intrude, ladies, but my mother craves your opinion on the following:
http://www.vandashop.com/product.php?xProd=1160&s=1
She wishes to purchase one for my sister, but wants a more expert opinion on its vintageyness.
The V&A also have a pattern for a Golden Era dress, if anyone is interested:
http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/create.php

 

[Laura Chase]

Judging from this photo, the fabric doesn't look right in terms of "vintageyness".

 

[LordBest]

This is all the website says about what it is made of:

Made from wool jersey with a stretch satin lining and draped panel this LBD is based on a full length Digby Morton evening gown as seen in the V&A's Golden Age of Couture exhibition

 

[kamikat]

Wool jersey was used quite a bit in 50's clothing. I have a couple patterns that have that same draped shoulder treatment and I've seen dresses that have ruching through the torso. I would say that this dress looks pretty 50's to me.

 

[Lareesie Ladavi]

I think it's totally cute, I'd wear it...vintage or no vintage. It definately has a vint feel, with the neckline and ruching! That's a great x-mas party dress. It's hard to find a semi-formal with a sleeve.

 

[kyda]

My Husband would kill me if I bought it, do think they would send it to me to try on and have my photo taken in it??????lol lol lol lol lol lol