Lady Voluptuous Deep Purple Rose Retro Swing Dress Size 30 Lady V London 50s

There is a particular kind of dress that doesn't just dress you — it transforms you. The moment you step into Lady Voluptuous, something shifts. The weight of the cotton sateen settles around you like a secret. The skirt catches the air. And suddenly you are not just wearing a dress; you are inhabiting a mood — dark, romantic, unapologetically lush. Against a canvas of deep, light-drinking black, oversized roses bloom in intoxicating shades of plum, orchid, and violet magenta, their petals edged in shadow, their stems trailing through smoky charcoal leaves. It is a print that belongs to moonlit gardens and candlelit rooms — the kind of dress you reach for when the occasion deserves something more than ordinary. Size: UK 30 / UK 32 — equivalent to approximately US 26/28 or EU 58/60; photographed on a standard size 16 mannequin Silhouette: A-line swing dress with wide square portrait neckline, ruched centre-bust detail, and structured inset waistband Sleeves: Short cap sleeves with gathered puff pleats at the shoulder crown Skirt: Full circle skirt with spectacular 360° radial flare — petticoat-ready for maximum volume Closure: Concealed invisible zip at back with jet-black teardrop pull Fabric: 97% cotton, 3% elastane — stretch sateen weave with a smooth matte finish and 2-way horizontal stretch Waist: Accommodates approx. 123–134 cm; Bust: approx. 141–152 cm Length: Falls just below the knee (height-dependent) Care: Cool gentle machine wash 30°C max with dark-protecting liquid detergent; no bleach, no tumble dry; air dry on a wide hanger in shade; steam or iron inside out on warm Origin: Made in London, UK Condition: Excellent pre-loved condition — please refer to photos for full detail Measurements (taken flat): Bust: 134 cm Waist: 122 cm Sleeve: 34 cm Length: 115 cm This dress moves across three worlds depending on how you wear it. For Classic 1950s Pin-Up, go all in — a full-volume black or deep plum petticoat underneath to lift the skirt into that dramatic circle silhouette, kitten heels or T-strap Mary Janes, a cropped orchid or black cardigan hitting exactly at the waistband, victory rolls, and a bold berry lip. The swing does the rest. For Dark Romantic Evening, let the sateen fall naturally without a petticoat and lean into the moodiness — strappy black stilettos or velvet ankle booties, a sheer black lace shawl or structured faux-fur stole draped over the shoulders, a chunky silver gothic choker at the collarbone, and a deep plum or wine-red lip with a smoky eye. Or take it somewhere more unexpected with Whimsigoth Garden Party: black lace-up heeled boots, a cropped velvet blazer in deep violet, silver filigree rings stacked on every finger, loose waves pinned back with dried florals, and a lip the colour of a bruised rose — romantic, a little wild, entirely unforgettable. About Lady Voluptuous: Launched in 2014–2015 as a collaboration between the British retro label Lady V London and plus-size model and body-positive pioneer Georgina Horne of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust, Lady Voluptuous holds the distinction of being the UK's first dedicated plus-size vintage clothing label. Where most reproduction brands stopped at a UK 22, Lady Voluptuous re-engineered retro patterns from scratch — tailored specifically for fuller curves, with generous bust room, open upper arms, and circle skirts that hang flawlessly on full hips. Sewn in London workshops from premium stretch sateen, their pieces are sought after by collectors of rockabilly, pin-up, and alternative fashion the world over.

Lady Voluptuous Deep Purple Rose Retro Swing Dress Size 30 Lady V London 50s

There is a particular kind of dress that doesn't just dress you — it transforms you. The moment you step into Lady Voluptuous, something shifts. The weight of the cotton sateen settles around you like a secret. The skirt catches the air. And suddenly you are not just wearing a dress; you are inhabiting a mood — dark, romantic, unapologetically lush.

Against a canvas of deep, light-drinking black, oversized roses bloom in intoxicating shades of plum, orchid, and violet magenta, their petals edged in shadow, their stems trailing through smoky charcoal leaves. It is a print that belongs to moonlit gardens and candlelit rooms — the kind of dress you reach for when the occasion deserves something more than ordinary.

Size: UK 30 / UK 32 — equivalent to approximately US 26/28 or EU 58/60; photographed on a standard size 16 mannequin
Silhouette: A-line swing dress with wide square portrait neckline, ruched centre-bust detail, and structured inset waistband
Sleeves: Short cap sleeves with gathered puff pleats at the shoulder crown
Skirt: Full circle skirt with spectacular 360° radial flare — petticoat-ready for maximum volume
Closure: Concealed invisible zip at back with jet-black teardrop pull
Fabric: 97% cotton, 3% elastane — stretch sateen weave with a smooth matte finish and 2-way horizontal stretch
Waist: Accommodates approx. 123–134 cm; Bust: approx. 141–152 cm
Length: Falls just below the knee (height-dependent)
Care: Cool gentle machine wash 30°C max with dark-protecting liquid detergent; no bleach, no tumble dry; air dry on a wide hanger in shade; steam or iron inside out on warm
Origin: Made in London, UK
Condition: Excellent pre-loved condition — please refer to photos for full detail

Measurements (taken flat):

Bust: 134 cm
Waist: 122 cm
Sleeve: 34 cm
Length: 115 cm

This dress moves across three worlds depending on how you wear it. For Classic 1950s Pin-Up, go all in — a full-volume black or deep plum petticoat underneath to lift the skirt into that dramatic circle silhouette, kitten heels or T-strap Mary Janes, a cropped orchid or black cardigan hitting exactly at the waistband, victory rolls, and a bold berry lip. The swing does the rest. For Dark Romantic Evening, let the sateen fall naturally without a petticoat and lean into the moodiness — strappy black stilettos or velvet ankle booties, a sheer black lace shawl or structured faux-fur stole draped over the shoulders, a chunky silver gothic choker at the collarbone, and a deep plum or wine-red lip with a smoky eye. Or take it somewhere more unexpected with Whimsigoth Garden Party: black lace-up heeled boots, a cropped velvet blazer in deep violet, silver filigree rings stacked on every finger, loose waves pinned back with dried florals, and a lip the colour of a bruised rose — romantic, a little wild, entirely unforgettable.

About Lady Voluptuous: Launched in 2014–2015 as a collaboration between the British retro label Lady V London and plus-size model and body-positive pioneer Georgina Horne of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust, Lady Voluptuous holds the distinction of being the UK's first dedicated plus-size vintage clothing label. Where most reproduction brands stopped at a UK 22, Lady Voluptuous re-engineered retro patterns from scratch — tailored specifically for fuller curves, with generous bust room, open upper arms, and circle skirts that hang flawlessly on full hips. Sewn in London workshops from premium stretch sateen, their pieces are sought after by collectors of rockabilly, pin-up, and alternative fashion the world over.

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