The story:

Is it possible to have found a gem by the Japanese departmental giant, Takashimaya? Did you know that Takashimaya’s origins date back to Japan in 1831, when the first shop to sell kimonos opened in Kyoto. 

The tag on this black beauty says "Hi-land For Ladies. Takashimaya". The material is luxurious but soft and flowy, with the most perfect plastic buttons shaped to take after an embroidered fabric buttons along the asymmetric ruffled front. Trimmed with sleek dark satin. 

*Hat, shoes and bag: Stylist's own.

Pinned?: No.

Measurements:

All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat. 

Please DOUBLE the measurements provided to get the approximate circumference measurements. 

Alternatively, you can take a piece of your own clothing, lay it flat, measure it and make a comparison. 

Best fits a: M - L 

Bust:18in (46cm)

Shoulder: 14.5in (37.5cm)    

Waist: 13- 17.5in (33.5 - 45cm). Elastic waist with 2 belt loops at the sides. 

Hips: 20in (51.5cm)      

Top length:16in (41cm)                         

Total Length: 43in (110cm) Collar: 6in (16cm)              

Cuff:7in (18cm)             

Sleeves: 11in (28.5cm)

Armhole:9in (23.5cm)                

Material: Not stated. Probably polyester mix.

Origin: Japan             

Tag: Hi-Land for Ladies. Takashimaya. 

Lining: Fully lined.

Transparency: Opaque. 

Condition: Excellent.