1980s Bees Knees Emerald Green Strapless Dress Horrockses_dress It has a high neckline

It has a high neckline with a keyhole opening and empire bust-line and a series of vertical panels to ensure a fabulous draped effect

in terms of aesthetic

The gathered frill cuffs and collar are additionally trimmed with a rich brown velvet ribbon whilst the skirt is in a full length gathered flare

The laces are all different machine made types - possibly a Honington while the ruffles are an additional type of Alencon or Chantilly lace - the same as the overlaid bodice

It will fit a variety of sizes from UK 8-14

1980s Bees Knees Emerald Green Strapless Dress Horrockses_dress It has a high necklineStylish 1980s emerald green strapless dress by Bees Knees. The dress is exceptionally well made with the workmanship being at couture standards. We can only assume this was made by talented couture dressmaker, perhaps as a bespoke commission as we've not seen this label before. It has the archetypal look of the era which crossed over into the early 1990s; a sweetheart neckline, structured bodice and Princess seamed torso finished off with a gathered