Victor Costa

1980s Red & White Polka Dot Cotton Strapless Party Dress

This 1980s Victor Costa strapless drop waist party dress was made in the USA of a lined red 50% cotton/50% polyester blend with white polka dots. Holly Hunter wore a similar black and white Victor Costa dress in Broadcast News (1987). The black version was worn by both Penelope Cruz (at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004) and Audrey Marnay (at an event in 2011). It has a crumb catcher bustier top with wires in the neckline that allow the wearer to play with the shape, a striped grosgrain ribbon bow under the bust, and a pleated full skirt with a built-in petticoat underneath. It zips up the back. 

Overall, the dress is in very good condition and presents well but there are some signs of light general wear: the wires in the neckline are a bit warped, there is a discreet area of color transfer on the back of the grosgrain ribbon, and the neckline has a couple spots where the fabric is a slightly worn. We've adjusted the price accordingly. It has been professionally dry-cleaned and is ready to wear.

Measurements:

Bust - approx. 32"

Waist - 26" (pinned on the mannequin)

Upper hips - 34"

Lower hips - open