Vintage 1960s off white maxi wedding dress with flower sleeves size 8-10

A breathtaking handmade 1960s wedding gown with all the quiet romance of early bridal couture. Crafted in Mackay c.1963 by a local dressmaker, this slim-line maxi dress features a textured off-white outer, fully lined with soft cotton for comfort.

The standout detail is the dreamy sheer sleeves, finished with hand-sewn 3D floral appliqué from shoulder to wrist — a true labour of love — ending in a gentle cuff with tiny vintage buttons.

The silhouette is classic and elegant: softly fitted through the bodice, with a flattering high empire seam and long line through the skirt. A long back zip completes the design.

This gown was worn only once and has been lovingly kept — a rare survivor of local mid-century bridal fashion.

Sizing & Measurements

Best for Australian size 8–10

(Shown unpinned on mannequin 86–67–88cm / 34–26–34”)

Measurements (lying flat, one side):

• Bust (armpit to armpit): 44 cm

• Waist: 39 cm

• Underbust (empire seam): 39 cm

• Skirt length from seam: 72 cm

• Shoulder to shoulder: 38 cm

• Sleeve length: 67 cm

• Full length (back neck to hem): 141 cm

✒️ Deb’s Note

“There’s a certain magic in handmade bridal gowns — they hold someone’s moment stitched right into the seams. This dress wasn’t mass-produced or rushed through a factory line; it was created slowly, by hand, for one woman’s wedding day here in Mackay in the early 60s. The appliqué sleeves are like tiny blossoms caught in motion — soft, sculptural, and impossibly romantic. If you’re a bride who loves stories, sentiment, and slow fashion, this is the kind of piece that chooses you as much as you choose it.”

🌸 Please allow a little wiggle room — measurements are of the garment itself