This BOAS black summer dress pairs a delicate crocheted lace bodice with a button-front midi skirt and adjustable spaghetti straps. The piece photographs as a dark black tone, with a smocked back panel for flexible fit and comfortable wear; the item is graded As New.
Product Details
A refined summer dress constructed with a lace-trimmed upper and a lightweight woven skirt, designed for seasonal wear and layered styling. This listing reflects the labelled size and condition as seen on the garment tags and close-up images.
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Brand: BOAS
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Condition: As New — no visible wear or defects on the lace or skirt
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Size: Labeled S (international), equivalent to EU 36
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Fit: Adjustable straps with smocked back for flexible, body-skimming fit
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Design: Crocheted lace bodice, button-front closure, midi-length skirt
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Colour: Black — deep neutral suited for day or evening
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Material: Mixed fabric construction (lace upper, woven skirt) — exact fibre content unavailable
Styling & Versatility
This dress answers multiple wardrobe needs: from weekend city cafés to a relaxed summer evening out. The silhouette works as a single-piece outfit or as a layering base under jackets for cooler coastal and urban climates in Europe.
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Occasion: Ideal for a midday gallery visit or casual dinner in town
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Pair with: Structured blazer, minimalist sandals, and a woven crossbody bag
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Practicality: Smocked back and adjustable straps allow easy temperature layering for maritime or transitional weather
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Wardrobe tip: Add a lightweight merino knit over the shoulders for cooler evenings
Sustainability
Buying pre-owned extends the garment lifecycle and supports circular fashion values while keeping quality pieces in active rotation. This BOAS dress is listed As New and contributes directly to reducing textile waste.
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Textile Waste: Purchasing this pre-owned dress diverts it from landfill
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Circular Fashion: Each sale reinforces reuse and longer garment lifecycles
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Brand Values: BOAS is presented on the label and the brand messaging aligns with responsible production
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Garment Lifecycle: As New condition means the piece is ready for immediate wear without repair
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Packaging: Shipped in minimal, low-waste packaging where possible (Europe & worldwide shipping available)
FAQ
Below are the most common questions buyers ask about this dress; if a specific measurement or care detail is missing please contact us directly. We provide worldwide shipping from our European hub and full-size guidance on each page.
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Question: What is the labelled size? Answer: The garment label shows size S (international), equivalent to EU 36.
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Question: What is the condition? Answer: As New — the item shows no visible wear.
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Question: How does the fit run? Answer: Fit is adjustable via smocked back and straps; we rate it as flexible but advise checking measurements.
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Question: What are the fabric care instructions? Answer: Refer to the sewn label if present; as a precaution, hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle at 30°C and air dry flat.
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Question: Can you provide exact measurements? Answer: [Please ask us directly.] We can provide bust, waist and length on request.
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Question: Is the dress true black? Answer: Yes — the primary colour reads as black in photographs.
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Question: Are returns accepted? Answer: Yes — hassle-free returns within 30 days for EU and worldwide customers (see shop policy).
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Question: Do you ship internationally? Answer: Yes — we ship across Europe and worldwide from our distribution hub.
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Question: Does the item include original tags? Answer: The BOAS brand tag is shown in images; label and barcode are visible.
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Question: What is the waist placement? Answer: High waist / empire seam (visual assessment); exact waist measurement available on request.
Vintage Black Summer Dress Women S has out of 3 sustainability stars. Like all products on BOAS, this product is climate positive and it has at least one independent sustainability label. Read more about the ratings on our sustainability criteria page.