Vintage Lingerie, Shapewear & Dresses | 1940s

Fenella Black Pencil Dress V019BC

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$49.75 $99.5 In stock

Category: Clothing

Elegant, understated, and undeniably timeless—the Fenella 1950s Black Pencil Dress is your shortcut to classic vintage glamour. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s iconic look in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this dress channels the effortless sophistication of early 1960s fashion with true 1950s construction.

At a Glance:

Colour Black
Closure  Metal YKK zip at back
Fabric composition 100% Cotton
Country of manufacture India

Cut from 100% cotton for a structured yet breathable fit, this vintage fitted black dress hugs the waist and skims the hips for a flattering hourglass silhouette. At the waist, we’ve included authentic 1950s-style unsewn darts: a period-specific technique often used  to add shape to the garment without excessive seams.

Fenella Dress Measurements

The measurements above are the actual garment measurements. Your measurements should be smaller to allow for ease.

Fenella Dress Measurements Bust  Waist  Hips
UK 8 / US 4 35" (89 cm) 24" (61 cm) 35" (89 cm)
UK 10 / US 6 37" (94 cm) 26" (66 cm) 37" (94 cm)
UK 12 / US 8 39" (99 cm) 28" (71 cm) 39" (99 cm)
UK 14 / US 10 41" (104 cm) 30" (76 cm) 41" (104 cm)
UK 16 / US 12 43" (109 cm 32" (81 cm) 43" (109 cm)
UK 18 / US 14 45" (114.5 cm) 34" (86.5 cm) 45" (114 cm)
UK 20 / US 16 47" (119.5 cm) 36" (91.5 cm) 47" (119.50 cm)

Wear it with long satin gloves and heels for an elegant evening look, or pair it with the matching cropped jacket and oversized sunglasses for that unforgettable Holly Golightly effect. Just don’t forget your pearls.

Whether you're attending a special event or simply dressing to impress, the Fenella is the vintage fitted black dress that never goes out of style.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Avery G. ★★★★★

The fabric has a lovely weight to it—structured but not stiff—and the nipped waist sits exactly where it should, giving that classic Hepburn silhouette without any tugging. I wore it to a dinner party and got three compliments before I even sat down. It’s the kind of dress that makes you stand a lit

Eva S. ★★★★★

The zipper runs smoothly and the fit is true to the 1950s silhouette—nipped waist, full skirt, no tugging anywhere. I wore it to a dinner party and got three compliments before dessert, which is honestly a record for me.

Claire B. ★★★★★

The moment I slipped it on I felt like I’d stepped into a black-and-white film—the cut is so flattering it smooths everything without squeezing. The fabric has a lovely weight that drapes beautifully, and the zipper glides up with zero fuss.