Vintage St John Purple Knit Sweater Dress M/ L Gold Buttons Shoulder Pads

Beautiful vintage 1980s St. John by Marie Gray purple knit dress featuring the brand's iconic heavy-weight Santana knit, ribbed vertical texture, and gold-tone enamel buttons at the shoulder. This classic minimalist silhouette includes built-in shoulder pads and the structured drape St. John is known for—timeless, elegant, and highly collectible. Dress has no size tag, but based on measurements and stretch, it fits best as an estimated Medium Features Brand: St. John by Marie Gray Era: 1980s Color: Royal purple Signature Santana knit Gold-tone enamel shoulder buttons Shoulder pads (original, lightly structured) Ribbed vertical texture for a slimming line Classic long-sleeve shift silhouette Pull-on style Made in USA (St. John hallmark era) Measurements Pit to pit: approx. 18" (36" bust, stretches comfortably due to knit) Length: approx. 39–40" Sleeve length: approx. 22–23" Shoulders: approx. 15–16" (plus shoulder pads) Estimated size: Medium–Large depending on desired fit (St. John knits stretch and fit a range; this aligns closest to M/L in 1980s sizing.) Excellent vintage condition with no stains, holes, or pulls noted. Knit is strong and even. Buttons and shoulder pads intact. Style Tags Vintage 80s Dress, St John Santana Knit, Purple Dress, Minimalist Vintage, Power Dressing, Classic Knit Dress, Shoulder Pad Dress, Elegant Vintage, Marie Gray, Collector Piece Some listing photos may include AI-generated model images for fit reference.