This vintage Lady Carol floral dress presents a pleated, ankle-length silhouette with a defined waist and soft short sleeves. The multicolour blue base with painterly floral print, paired with a fitted waist and button-through bodice, makes it a versatile seasonal piece for day-to-evening wear across Europe and worldwide.
Product Details
A polished pre-owned dress from Lady Carol with delicate pleating and a painterly floral print. The piece is cleanly finished at the neckline with a decorative button and retains label information visible on the collar.
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Brand & Model: Lady Carol — model 552
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Condition: As New — no visible wear or staining, ready to wear
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Fabric & Colour: lightweight woven with a blue floral painterly print
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Fit & Shape: Regular fit with an elasticated/mid waist and a pleated A-line skirt
Styling & Versatility
This floral casual dress answers a range of styling needs from daytime cultural outings to relaxed evening dinners. Its long pleated skirt and mid waist make it easy to layer and adapt for seasonal climates across European cities.
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Occasion: Ideal for a gallery opening, weekend city brunch or transitional office-to-evening look
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Pair with: tailored trench coat, merino knitwear, and minimalist loafers for a curated capsule
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Practicality: Pleats and mid waist allow comfortable layering for maritime or variable-weather commutes
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Versatile: Belted or unbelted styling changes the silhouette from structured to relaxed
Sustainability
Buying this pre-owned Lady Carol dress extends the life of a well-made garment and reduces textile waste through reuse. We describe sourcing and shipment options to make responsible buying straightforward for European and international customers.
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Textile Waste: Purchasing pre-owned keeps quality pieces in circulation and out of landfill
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Circular Fashion: This Lady Carol dress supports a circular wardrobe by reusing durable woven textiles
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Brand Values: Lady Carol pieces are valued for their construction and print work
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Packaging: Shipped in minimal, low-waste packaging across Europe and worldwide
FAQ
Answers to common questions about fit, care and delivery for this vintage floral dress. If a specific measurement or detail is missing, please ask us directly.
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Q: What is the labelled size? A: Size S (international_size S; EU 36).
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Q: What is the condition? A: As New — the item shows no visible wear and is ready to wear.
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Q: How does this fit? A: Regular fit with a defined mid waist — choose your normal size for fitted waistwear.
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Q: What fabric is this? A: The visible cloth is a lightweight woven (material tag not legible) — handle as a delicate textile.
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Q: Are exact measurements available? A: [Please ask us directly.]
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Q: How should I care for it? A: We recommend a gentle cold wash or professional clean to preserve pleats and print.
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Q: Is worldwide shipping available? A: Yes — we ship across Europe and worldwide with tracked delivery options.
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Q: What is your returns policy? A: Hassle-free returns within 30 days; see shipping section at checkout for specifics.
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Q: Can you reserve or hold this item? A: [Please ask us directly.]
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Q: Does the dress come with the belt? A: Yes — the pictured belt is included with the item.
Vintage Lady Carol Blue Casual 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.