The best thing about buying later 1970s and 80s vintage is that it costs a fraction of the price of the earlier stuff, is less likely to fall apart and there are still some gorgeous pieces out there that you won’t see anyone else wearing.
I can’t say the styling in the photos of this piece is to my taste, but it’s a pretty and classic 50s style dress in a fabric that’s perfect for Christmas and it’s priced under £40!