• May include: A black velvet dress with a large brown ruffled bow on the side. The bow has a large flower in the center with a rhinestone.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a brown satin bow on the left shoulder. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and a fitted silhouette. The model is wearing black heels.
  • May include: A woman wearing a black velvet dress with a brown ruffled accent. She is wearing black heels and a silver necklace with a heart pendant.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a large, brown, ruffled overlay. The overlay has a large, brown bow with a rhinestone in the center.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a back zipper and a small slit in the back.
  • May include: A chart showing dress sizes in inches for bust and waist. The sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a large brown ruffled bow on the side. The bow has a large flower in the center with a rhinestone.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a brown satin bow on the left shoulder. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and a fitted silhouette. The model is wearing black heels.
  • May include: A woman wearing a black velvet dress with a brown ruffled accent. She is wearing black heels and a silver necklace with a heart pendant.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a large, brown, ruffled overlay. The overlay has a large, brown bow with a rhinestone in the center.
  • May include: A black velvet dress with a back zipper and a small slit in the back.
  • May include: A chart showing dress sizes in inches for bust and waist. The sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
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Avant Guarded ... Vintage 80s party dress / 1980s cocktail formal club / avant garde origami / black velvet wiggle ... S M

Item highlights

  • Materials: velvet, taffetta, small sm S, medium med M, bust 34, black, copper, metallic, formal dress, party dress, cocktail dress, homecoming, prom dress
  • Vintage: From the 1980s

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Avant Guarded ... Vintage 80s party dress / 1980s cocktail formal club / avant garde origami / black velvet wiggle ... S M

Black velvet bodice with sweetheart neckline. Amazing, pleated ruffle design, asymmetric origami detail, off set to the side. Glass rhinestone center to smooth flower in center. Shiny copper brown.
Spaghetti straps, zippered back.

Maker/Label: Roberto of California
Tagged size: (please use measurements as guide)


***** Model is 5'7", 118 pounds, 30C
** dress was cinched on model
Best fit for a small gal with alterations, medium as is or altered to fit

You'll find that I give an estimated size or sizes in the title and body. These are helpful for quickly finding pieces that *may* fit you. Estimated sizes should be used as a guide only. Always refer to the exact measurements as well.
Best way to determine if an item will fit - measure a similar garment you already own! I do this each and every time I purchase from etsy and it has never failed to be a perfect fit for me.

I use the size chart shown in last photo from Old Navy to help determine sizes. Your body measurements will need to be smaller than the actual measurement of the garment to fit. I always advise you compare my measurements to a similar well fitting dress in your closet to determine if this will fit.


Measurements taken lying flat and doubled where appropriate:

Bust (pit to pit): 34"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 34"
Sleeve length (measured underneath - pit to cuff): none
Overall length (measured back - top of shoulder strap to hem): 40"

Fabric content: 100% Rayon - velvet, taffeta

Care tag/washing instructions: none, dry clean

Condition: Excellent

Damage/wear noted: no stains or damage

****please see clothing condition guide in my shop profile - I use this as a guide to give you the most accurate information concerning the clothing you see here.


Comes from a smoke free home.

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“Shipped quickly, packed well, as described in listing, and just the most perfect pairing of shoes and purse 🥰”

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Mar 22, 2026

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  • Get it by
    Nov 16-23
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215.

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May include: A black velvet dress with a large brown ruffled bow on the side. The bow has a large flower in the center with a rhinestone.

Avant Guarded ... Vintage 80s party dress / 1980s cocktail formal club / avant garde origami / black velvet wiggle ... S M

Black velvet bodice with sweetheart neckline. Amazing, pleated ruffle design, asymmetric origami detail, off set to the side. Glass rhinestone center to smooth flower in center. Shiny copper brown.
Spaghetti straps, zippered back.

Maker/Label: Roberto of California
Tagged size: (please use measurements as guide)


***** Model is 5'7", 118 pounds, 30C
** dress was cinched on model
Best fit for a small gal with alterations, medium as is or altered to fit

You'll find that I give an estimated size or sizes in the title and body. These are helpful for quickly finding pieces that *may* fit you. Estimated sizes should be used as a guide only. Always refer to the exact measurements as well.
Best way to determine if an item will fit - measure a similar garment you already own! I do this each and every time I purchase from etsy and it has never failed to be a perfect fit for me.

I use the size chart shown in last photo from Old Navy to help determine sizes. Your body measurements will need to be smaller than the actual measurement of the garment to fit. I always advise you compare my measurements to a similar well fitting dress in your closet to determine if this will fit.


Measurements taken lying flat and doubled where appropriate:

Bust (pit to pit): 34"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 34"
Sleeve length (measured underneath - pit to cuff): none
Overall length (measured back - top of shoulder strap to hem): 40"

Fabric content: 100% Rayon - velvet, taffeta

Care tag/washing instructions: none, dry clean

Condition: Excellent

Damage/wear noted: no stains or damage

****please see clothing condition guide in my shop profile - I use this as a guide to give you the most accurate information concerning the clothing you see here.


Comes from a smoke free home.

  • Handpicked by
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  • Era
    Vintage from the 1980s
  • Size
    M US women's letter
  • Materials
    velvet, taffetta, small sm S, medium med M, bust 34, black, copper, metallic, formal dress, party dress, cocktail dress, homecoming, prom dress

Delivery details and policies

  • Get it by
    Nov 16-23
  • Returns and exchanges
    Not accepted.
  • Ships from
    Louisville, OH
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  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215

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