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80s toothbrush appliqué maxi dress

vintage | dolcezza

$115.00 USD
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the look

1980s dolcezza maxi dress made in italy, cut like an easy sweatshirt dress in bright red knit with cobalt rib trim at the crew neckline and cuffs. the toothbrush and toothpaste pocket appliqué gives it true art-to-wear energy a graphic, intentional motif that reads like wearable pop design rather than a novelty costume. style it as a minimalist statement dress with tall boots, or lean lounge by wearing it loose with flats and a tote. a rare vintage piece that feels both cozy and collectible because the silhouette is simple and the “art” is concentrated in one strong detail.

details

  • era: 1980s
  • designer: dolcezza
  • origin: italy
  • design: long sleeve pull-on maxi dress in knit jersey with contrast rib knit collar and cuffs, chest patch pocket with toothbrush and toothpaste tube appliqué and embroidery detail, unlined, relaxed straight silhouette. material 100% acrylic
  • condition: very good: gentle signs of wear consistent with age, including light surface fuzz/pilling visible under close light. no major flaws noticed in the provided photos.
  • size & fit: agged it 42, gb 12 best fits like a modern us 8–10 depending on desired fit
  • flat measurements: bust 19 in, waist 18 in, hips 20 in, length 52 in, shoulder 15 in, sleeve 23 in
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