Karen Alexander Vintage Wiggle Dress | 1980s Peplum Floral | Size 4 Petite

Karen Alexander Vintage Wiggle Dress — 1980s Peplum Floral, Size 4 Petite

Worn once. Kept like new. This is the dress that stops the room.

An authentic Karen Alexander wiggle dress from 1985, purchased at a Florida designer boutique and worn only once — it has spent the decades since in pristine condition. No stains, no snags, no discoloration. Just pure vintage Hollywood glamour waiting for its next moment.

Why You'll Fall in Love

• Ultra-feminine wiggle silhouette inspired by the iconic curves of Marilyn Monroe-era style
• Form-fitting, curve-celebrating design that highlights a tiny waist and hourglass shape
• Dramatic open back from the base of the neck to above the waist — vintage Hollywood at its finest
• Peplum skirt + two peplum wings above the hip for flirty movement and signature '80s drama
• Invisible back zipper + neck snap concealed beneath a matching fabric flower
• Matching cloth belt with bow to cinch the waist
• Bold floral print on black — colors pop beautifully against the dark background
• Breathable cotton fabric — perfect for warm evenings and summer events
• Velcro-detachable thick shoulder pads (removable for a more modern look)

Fit & Sizing

• Style No. 4571
• Tag reads Size 6, fits like a true Size 4 Petite (4P)
• Best suited for a small waist and B-cup bust
• Ideal height: 5'1"–5'2" — the peplum hem cannot be altered
• Narrow hem with back split — the classic wiggle-dress walk that turns heads

Condition

• Worn once — nearly brand-new, zero flaws
• Purchased at a Florida designer boutique in 1985

What Is a Peplum?

A peplum is a design detail — a flared ruffle or overskirt attached at the waistline — that creates a signature hourglass shape by adding volume at the hips. On this dress, it's pure '80s magic.

Perfect for cocktail parties, summer events, date nights, or serious collectors of rare vintage fashion. One of a kind — once it's gone, it's gone.