Vintage 1980s Melissa Lane Secretary midi dress

You're ready for high tea, or a romp through the heather in this vintage 1980's Secretary Dress. The soft fabric and rich pastel hue are a match made in heaven with the subtle early 80s Asian influence. Pair this dress with heels and a coordinating bag for summer soirées, flats for a romp through the high grass, or better yet, combat boots and a jacket for a night on the town.

Size 10 

100% Polyester for that easy wash and wear with no wrinkling. Very good condition.

About Melissa Lane! (History lesson!!!!)

Melissa Lane emerged during the height of the 1960s youthquake and the rise of synthetic fibers.

• The Business Model: The brand was established as a high-volume manufacturer that supplied major American regional department stores and boutique catalogs.
• The Aesthetic: Early lines focused heavily on Mod-inspired shifts, geometric color-blocking, and structured A-line silhouettes. Unlike high-fashion houses, Melissa Lane immediately embraced synthetic fabrics like early nylons and heavy cotton blends, making trendy silhouettes affordable for everyday working women. 
• Aesthetic Shift: In the 1980s, the brand moved away from the double-knit polyester that ruled the 1970s and began using lighter, fluid synthetics, rayon, and woven cotton. Their designs pivoted to accommodate the decade's corporate "power dressing" boom, pumping out structured jacket-dresses, drop-waist silhouettes, pleated necklines, and dark plaid midi dresses.
• Quality: Because of the quality of the fabrics, Melissa Lane dresses have survived in almost perfect condition to the 20's. They are highly collectable in secondary markets.