1980s cocktail dress, ruched black jersey, vintage peplum dress, jill richards

Vintage 1980s dress 80s cocktail / formal Strapless fitted bodice Ruched black silk jersey Ruffled chiffon peplum waist Wrap style skirt Huge rosette on the hip Lined in nylon By Jill Richards Size small Bust 32/34" Waist 26" Hips to 38" Very good vintage condition *Jill Richards was an American designer from California, active from 1970 to the 1990s. Known for very feminine clothing in luxury fabrics, she was nicknamed “Ruffles Richards,” and counted among her clientele Hollywood stars as well as Nancy Reagan, perhaps because, as a former actress, she understood lighting and had a flair for drama. The L.A. Times noted in her obituary that “[s]he was one of small group of Los Angeles designers who helped expand the California market beyond swimsuits and shorts. She made evening gowns and special-occasion clothes in such luxury fabrics as silk, velvet and lace.”