# Fenella Black Pencil Dress V019BC

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._

-   Our vintage black pencil dress takes its inspiration from Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Holly Golightly’ character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The 1961s film is full of iconic fashion moments thanks to costume designer Edith Head. She enlisted the talents of designer Hubert de Givenchy.
    
    THE ICONIC VINTAGE BLACK PENCIL DRESS
    
    The opening scene features Audrey wearing a beautiful black evening gown with a wide boat neck, just like the neckline of our Fenella Dress. This one look put the little black dress on the fashion map. Our, more wearable, knee length lbd pays homage to the work of Givenchy. It even features period correct tucks at the waist as opposed to more commonly used darts.
    
    Wear with our long black satin gloves for evening, or with the matching jacket and your biggest retro shades for the day. Just don’t forget your pearls girls!
    
-   Our vintage black pencil dress is made from 100% cotton and is tightly fitted on the waist so please check the measurements on our size chart. The skirt is a fitted pencil design, with a back skirt slit, but is period correct. This means it’s cut wide enough for you to comfortably walk in!
    
    Conventional darts can be found at the back of the skirt. At the front you’ll find pleated tucks which were used in the 1950s and 1960s but are barely seen today.
    
    Shoulder seam to hem measures approximately 42" (107cm depending on size)
    
    There is a metal ykk zip at the back.
    
    It’s ethically made in our main factory in India.
    

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](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/collections/long-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.

## Details

- **Price:** 99.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Burnet Rose
- **Type:** Clothing
- **Tags:** Faire, spo-default, spo-disabled, spo-notify-me-enabled

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| UK 8 / US 4 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 10 / US 6 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 12 / US 8 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 14 / US 10 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 16 / US 12 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 18 / US 14 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |
| UK 20 / US 16 | 99.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-06-01