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Vintage 80s Jo Melbourne Floral Prairie Tea Midi Dress Sz 12 Boho Prairie Retro
Some dresses are just clothes. And then there’s this. A genuine Jo Melbourne vintage midi dress — an authentic 1980s Australian label that is increasingly hard to find and deeply loved by those who know it. This is the kind of piece serious vintage collectors dream about.
The all-over monochrome micro-floral print is quintessentially 80s — delicate yet bold, timeless yet unmistakably of its era. The dropped waist and lightly pleated skirt give it that signature prairie-meets-tea-dress silhouette, while structured shoulders with shoulder pads add the decade’s trademark drama and poise. Long sleeves and a midi length make it as elegant as it is modest, and the button-and-zip closure at the back is a beautifully considered finishing touch.
Made in Australia from polyester — a fabric that has aged gracefully and holds its shape beautifully. A truly unique piece that deserves to be worn, not stored.
- Size 12; photographed on a standard size 10 mannequin
- All-over monochrome micro-floral print
- Dropped waist with lightly pleated skirt
- Structured shoulders with shoulder pads
- Long sleeves
- Midi length
- Button and zip closure at back
- Fabric: 100% Polyester
- Care: Hand wash
- Made in Australia
- Condition: Excellent — please note there is a very small red dot mark on one sleeve, barely noticeable. Please refer to photographs for detail.
Measurements (taken flat):
- Bust: 108cm
- Waist: 76cm
- Length: 126cm
- Sleeve: 55cm
How to wear it: Belted over the dropped waist with block-heeled Mary Janes and a structured bag for a vintage-forward occasion look. Worn as-is with simple pointed-toe flats and a minimal gold chain — the silhouette and print need nothing else. Or layered under a long oversized coat for an autumn editorial moment. This dress rewards restraint.
About Jo Melbourne: A highly sought-after authentic Australian vintage label from the 1980s, celebrated for its glamour-inspired dresses and signature retro silhouettes. Associated with the prairie and tea dress aesthetic of the era, Jo Melbourne pieces are increasingly rare and treasured by vintage fashion lovers and serious collectors alike.
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