1980s KAREN ALEXANDER Floral Mermaid Train Dress | small/medium

D E T A I L S
• 1980s maxi dress
• hourglass shape
• feels like cotton or cotton-rayon blend
• floral print
• black background with pink, red, green, blue, white, brown
• lapel collar
• long sleeves, on the wider side by design; pleated at shoulder
• v-shaped seam across upper back bodice with gathering below
• wide waistband, elasticized in back
• wide matching adjustable slide belt + belt loops
• multi-panel curve-hugging skirt with sizable mermaid flounce in back; true circle shape at hem
• matching covered button closures up front
• unlined
• label: Karen Alexander

M E A S U R E M E N T S
fits like a: small | medium
shoulders: 19.5"
bust: up to 43"
waist: 27-31" (belt is fully adjustable)
hips: 40"
length: "
bodice length: 17" (to top of waistband), 19.5" (to bottom of waistband)
sleeve length: 22"

C O N D I T I O N
Excellent vintage condition. No issues to note and ready to wear! There used to be shoulder pads, but the velcro just remains on the inside shoulders; I'm including new shoulder pads (photographed with them) in case you would like to wear the dress as designed.