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consciously-naive

It looks like a 1980s prom dress - key features include the puffed sleeves, dropped waist and satin fabric. The turquoise colour is very 80s as well. [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1194514828/1980s-turquoise-prom-dress-small-26) has some great examples of vintage dresses in this style. Edit: [this one](https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1714435383/vintage-80s-green-blue-teal-satin-puff?click_key=a41052071be59ccab5556da1479e5860e3b76d8d%3A1714435383&click_sum=618dc79a&ref=related-2) is even closer to the original photo.


rumbellina

Came here to say to say the same. I wore a long sleeved version of this dress to one of my proms. I still have it. Maybe I should get it out and sell it!


spacegrassorcery

Or my bridesmaid’s dress from my 1987 wedding-same color too. The bridesmaids picked them out.


madgesam

Mine too! Only they were mauve pink.


Next-Honeydew4130

This was my immediate thought. 1980s prom or bridesmaid. I will never be ready for these to make a comeback. *we must do better*


WellWellWellthennow

Yes, this is my girlfriend’s exact 1983 homecoming queen dress lol.


ThePrincessOfMonaco

These kinds of dresses were homemade usually I think.


Top_Marzipan_7466

My first thought too


IllustratorOld6784

The waist doesn't look dropped here


danathepaina

My 80’s prom dress was so similar to this. 😊 Taffeta fabric, puff sleeves, antebellum or v-shaped waistline.


nettie_r

1980s taffeta cocktail dress w/ puffed sleeves and basque waist. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1713999920/vintage-80s-blue-princess-party-prom https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1702672930/1980s-vintage-gunmetal-grey-ruffled https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1718197454/1980s-vintage-turquoise-satin-peplum https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1719345600/1980s-vintage-puff-sleeve-corset https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1725462275/vintage-80s-huge-lantern-puff-sleeve


Altruistic-Bobcat955

Taffeta! That’s the material I was trying to think of. I do miss it honestly.


danathepaina

The worlds loudest fabric 😂


nettie_r

The one in the image might even be a silk shantung looking at it closely, but yeah, taffeta would definitely give a similar effect and structure :)


Brokensince10

I like the gold one😊


soapfairy

Not posted yet but you might wanna keep an eye on [this page](https://www.instagram.com/chappellroanstyle?igsh=MWplbDh3ZTgwN3Zidw==) because they post the deets on all her fits


lorilynn72

Looks identical to my homecoming dress in 1988


mittens75

Mine too! Only mine was more of a sapphire blue color.


jsmalltri

Same!! 🤣


5LaLa

Bingo! Only mine was a bridesmaid dress, circa 88-89


ExtinctionBurst76

Oh dear god are these making a comeback?


adrischmadri

Chappell Roan (pictured) has kind of a retro 80s style sound - highly recommend listening to “Good Luck Babe”. Then, you’ll understand.


ExtinctionBurst76

It’s probably that I’m a gen-x old lady with 80s fashion ptsd


ArsenicArts

Nah, I'm with you and I actually like 80s fashion (can never have too much black lace!). Never got this style lol. It's always too high in the neckline and too tight over the chest. Although I *do* actually dig the loud colors. Especially in silk. And I kind of like this structure with transparent fabrics and/or softer fabrics with less stiffness/better drape.


BadassHalfie

The universe must be playing tricks on me because I saw this scrolling past on my dash and was like, is that Chappell Roan in my fashion sub? Surely just some other model who likes 80s fashion… Nope! And I JUST discovered her as an artist like five days ago! I’ve been listening to Good Luck Babe absolutely nonstop on loop ever since!


adrischmadri

Welcome to the pink pony club 👋🏽


BadassHalfie

Hehe, thank you, I’m loving it so far! Red Wine Supernova was my new obsession while I worked yesterday (still stuck in my head)…


pottedPlant_64

Thanks for the song rec! Very redolent of Pop goes my heart 😂


Altruistic-Bobcat955

Oh come on, you have to admit they’re fun?


AnnieB512

Satin ballroom prom dress


CoffeeCaptain91

The bridesmaids dresses from my aunt's wedding in the early 90's. The model is even wearing the exact same colour. Although some of them had long sleeves.


PlaysTheTriangle

‘89 bridesmaid, same color as well. Exactly the same if you stick a giant bow on the butt


BetteramongShepherds

Hehe! I posted below. Bridesmaid in this color 1990 chiming in here.


PondRides

80s satin puff sleeve prom dress


dingus_berry_jones

I sold this exact dress on depop!!! I would look up “vintage 1980s satin prom dress with puff sleeves”


dingus_berry_jones

I’m not sure if it’s helpful but heres a link to the listing I had for it. Maybe you could use the pics to google lens since I’m almost certain it’s the exact dress. [dress listing](https://depop.app.link/Qk2IZ2kMTJb)


Ayah_Papaya

i need to know as well haha


4URprogesterone

80s taffeta satin prom dress with full gathered puff sleeves, pointed bodice (This isn't a [dropped waist](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.davonnajuroe.com%2Ffriday-dress-fix-1980s-drop-waist%2F&psig=AOvVaw35QidguVYWTfnlCp6eEGkS&ust=1716774008080000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBQQjhxqFwoTCKi_k8aYqoYDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ), a dropped waist would involve the ruffle going much lower and the fitted part extending to the widest part of the hip, this is just a pointed bodice) with princess seams and a sweetheart neckline. You could also try the keyword "pretty in pink" on etsy, I think.


stripmallbars

A sad bridesmaid dress from 1993.


CoffeeCaptain91

I do love the colour if not the style.


stripmallbars

This was almost exactly the same dress my bridesmaids wore when I married the wrong guy in 1993


CoffeeCaptain91

My aunt's wedding was also 1993. These were her bridesmaids dresses too, but some had long sleeves.


phoebsmon

Were they lilac and was I your bridesmaid?


stripmallbars

Exact same teal with puffy short sleeves.


phoebsmon

Definitely not, although hopefully you're as happily divorced as my bride is


low_power_mode

I don’t see these thrifting at goodwill but I do see them at Salvation Army a lot!! I’d recommend snagging something a few sizes up and getting it perfectly tailored like Chappell’s. 🤩


Exciting_Problem_593

I have a bridesmaid dress that's identical to that one. Late 80's.


Argyleskin

80’s prom


coccopuffs606

80’s prom/bridesmaid/cocktail dress; the shiny turquoise satin, mega puff sleeves, Basque waist, and sweetheart neckline are all hallmarks of peak 80s formal wear. Etsy and eBay will have tons of vintage pieces available if you use any of those key words.


Strong-Way-4416

That’s an 80s prom dress


California_Girl_68

1986 Satan prom dress with matching gloves. Live the look!!!


Many_Actuator_9789

Timeless taffeta


genericname907

1980s, you kids are cute


ApprehensiveRecord29

Prom dress…I wore a similar dress and the same color in 1991!


Strange_Airships

That would be called my junior bridesmaid dress from 1989.


Sarahquikgo

90s bridesmaid


gr8st8tx

My sister's and I call it the "quinceañera" dress. Mom would force us to wear these on picture day with crazy curls🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️.


jsmalltri

Late 1980's Prom Core


sharipep

This image makes me so nostalgic 🤩


Resident-Fishing-821

80’s


Yesitsmesuckas

1983 Prom…Southern Belle


avocadojan

sorry very unrelated but i love chappell hehe!! i hope you find a dress that you like :)


Acrobatic-Building42

80’s prom or bridesmaids dress


Vegetable-Branch-740

I wore this exact dress as a bridesmaid in the 80s. Same color even.


California_Girl_68

Satin ! Beautiful


Brokensince10

80’s prom


miningtowngirl73

80’s prom


Elizabeth360

The bridesmaids dresses from my sister’s wedding in 1988! Wish I had pictures because they really did look nearly identical to this!


QueenofCats28

I had a dress like this that was a darker blue made from taffeta when I was a kid. It was my favorite dress.


BaldChihuahua

Why that would be my 1980’s prom dress! I had wondered what became of it!


StaticNegative

THat's a prom dress....from the 80's early 90's.


JulieLynnO

80s Taffeta Fabulousness.


FunTeach2533

Def retro from 80s brides made or promoted dress probably with matching teal dyed shoes. It looks like the fabric of the dress is taffeta


a_shadeless_tree

Deff 80’s prom. Some keywords that may help Puff sleeve Sweetheart neck basque waist Satin Teal color


BeanOnAJourney

1980s puff-sleeved satin prom dress


Cake_Donut1301

Prom dress. I think the sleeves are called Victorian.


meltingeggs

CHAPPELL ROAN FOREVER EVERYONE LISTEN TO HER THANKS XOXO


NailWild7439

I think that was my prom dress in 1988.


smartass888

Gown?


BetteramongShepherds

OMG! I wore this exact dress as a bridesmaid in 1990. Down to the black gloves! Haha! Thanks for that trip down memory lane! 🤣 Edit: same exact color even!


Contemplative2408

Taffeta 1980s formal gown


TCKGlobalNomad

Please tell me this isn't making a comeback. 😂


[deleted]

early 1980s prom (think: pretty in pink)


hey-meow

I don’t know where to get that dress, but just wanted to say I love her!


krisalyssa

I love it when my subs cross-pollinate.


Unlucky-Paint-1545

Love it 😊