11th Feb, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250
Black chiffon and floral metallic dress; underdress shows some wear. Floral dress has been redesigned to make it of an asymetric design. Therefore repairs to both arms. Black long dress; replacement spaghetti straps, and slight wear overall Black sheer dress; stitched repairs/alterations to the bust, crepe faded. Floral frilled evening dress; some staining under the arms and to the bodice. Stitched repairs around the armhole seams. Hem pulled, shoulder mount has ripped where attached to shoulder seam. Small staining overall and wear.
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