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Fenella Black Pencil Dress V019BC

  • 11 Aug. 2026
  • 11 Aug. 2026
£99.50 GBP

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.

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 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.

  • 5 stars: 6 (67%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (22%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (11%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
H
H.J.
Fenella dress perfection

Beautiful dress and fantastic customer service.

D
D.
Immediate love, love, love!

Wait a minute, what? Why aren't there thousands of positive reviews for this small business?
With this heartfelt thank-you letter, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you! Your perfectly fitting (yes!) dresses made from 100% cotton (yes!), which were manufactured in an ethical manner (yes!), have made me incredibly happy! What a dream to finally be able to wear a figure-hugging, airy dress again and not, as is so often the case these days, a shapeless, boxy plastic bag. I am so glad to have found WKD and hope that your company will continue to flourish, as I will continue to shop with you or your European retailers.

D
D.
Super chic

Love this dress - the chic shape and the simple neckline are so classic. But what I like most is the light material - it keeps the whole feel informal and more playful. This is a dress that works just as well dressed down and nipping to the shops as it does with heels in a cocktail bar. Love it! The sizing is accurate - I’m 36/28/38 and the 12 is perfect.

R
R.
Great Dress

Very nice retro style.

J
J.A.

The perfect, and classic, LBD. Bought the matching jacket: easy to dress up or down easily, depending on accessories.

K
K.M.
Fenella black pencil

My parcel arrived in australia today and i love what katie did products…but sadly size 10 uk didnt fit (im normally a size 10 au…feeling very fat after the fitting. )The dress was $211 and i was disappointed with the quality for that price…no lining, light cotton. But, the cut was so flattering i had to exchange it for a larger size.

O
O.R.
Amazing

Beautiful dress that fits like a glove. Very pleasant material.

B
B.T.
Superb cut!

OMG this dress is the dream repro dress! It is cut and fits just like my favourite true vintage 50s dresses. Please make this in a ton of colours and patterns!

J
J.A.
Beautifully cut

This is just gorgeous and looks fabulous on. The sizing notes are accurate - the waist is neat and I have had mine taken in at the bust and hips to make it work overall. But the cut is so elegant and flattering, it's worth it. I've only deducted a star because of the sizing and the fact that the fabric creases so easily (although it feels good). But it's a super dress, distinguished and distinctive and will be worn many times.

V
V.

Hello, I absolutely love this dress but I really don't know which size may fit me. I usually wear a size 10, for example at House of Foxy, but according to your size chart, I'm between three sizes! Maybe this dress isn't right for me. Could you send me the exact measurements of this garment for a size 10? And 12? Thank you very much!

What Katie Did

Hi, you can find the actual measurements for our individual dresses here: https://www.whatkatiedid.com/pages/dress-sizing

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