A woman modeling a black 1950s-style swing dress with red piping trim, a sweetheart neckline, and a large bow detail at the waist, paired with black Mary Jane shoes against a solid gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless 1950s-style swing dress with a flared skirt, shown from the back against a plain gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a sleeveless black A-line dress with a defined waist and flared skirt, paired with black heels, against a plain gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, a flared skirt, and a large bow detail at the waist with red trim, paired with black Mary Jane heels against a gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, a matching black belt, and a large black bow with red trim at the waist, photographed against a neutral gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless fit-and-flare dress with a square neckline, full skirt, and a red bow detail at the waist, photographed against a plain gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, pleated skirt, and a bow detail at the waist outlined in red trim, photographed against a neutral gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a sleeveless black dress with a fitted waist and full flared skirt, paired with black heels, against a plain gray studio background.
A close-up of a woman wearing a black sleeveless dress with red piping trim, a square neckline, and a large bow detail at the waist.
A close-up of a black swing dress with red piping trim, featuring a sweetheart neckline, a defined waist, and a large decorative bow on the side.
A close-up of a black dress with a large bow at the waist, trimmed with bright red piping, shown against a neutral gray background.
A close-up of a black sleeveless dress with red trim, featuring a structured bodice, a matching waistband, and a large bow detail on the side.
A woman modeling a black 1950s-style swing dress with red piping trim, a sweetheart neckline, and a large bow detail at the waist, paired with black Mary Jane shoes against a solid gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless 1950s-style swing dress with a flared skirt, shown from the back against a plain gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a sleeveless black A-line dress with a defined waist and flared skirt, paired with black heels, against a plain gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, a flared skirt, and a large bow detail at the waist with red trim, paired with black Mary Jane heels against a gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, a matching black belt, and a large black bow with red trim at the waist, photographed against a neutral gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless fit-and-flare dress with a square neckline, full skirt, and a red bow detail at the waist, photographed against a plain gray studio background.
A woman modeling a black sleeveless swing dress with a sweetheart neckline, pleated skirt, and a bow detail at the waist outlined in red trim, photographed against a neutral gray studio background.
A woman viewed from the back wearing a sleeveless black dress with a fitted waist and full flared skirt, paired with black heels, against a plain gray studio background.
A close-up of a woman wearing a black sleeveless dress with red piping trim, a square neckline, and a large bow detail at the waist.
A close-up of a black swing dress with red piping trim, featuring a sweetheart neckline, a defined waist, and a large decorative bow on the side.
A close-up of a black dress with a large bow at the waist, trimmed with bright red piping, shown against a neutral gray background.
A close-up of a black sleeveless dress with red trim, featuring a structured bodice, a matching waistband, and a large bow detail on the side.

Vivienne Black Bow Retro Dress

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Elegant, flattering and just a little dramatic, the Poison Arrow Vivienne Black Bow Retro Dress is a timeless style you can dress up or down.

Made from softly structured black cotton sateen, this sleeveless retro dress features a fitted, lined bodice with narrow red piping around the neckline and armholes. The pleated A-line skirt creates a beautiful vintage-inspired silhouette without the exaggerated fullness of a circle skirt.

A large black bow with fine red piping adds a striking finishing touch at the waist. The bow is secured with two small anchor stitches that can be carefully removed if you prefer a simpler look.

The cotton-rich fabric has a little stretch for comfort, while the hidden side zip keeps the shape clean and streamlined. Wear it with heels and red lipstick for a polished rockabilly look, or add a cardigan and flats for an effortlessly stylish everyday outfit.

Features

  • Classic black with red piping
  • Flattering A-line silhouette
  • Structured pleated skirt
  • Fitted and lined sleeveless bodice
  • Large black bow with red piping
  • Bow is fixed with two anchor stitches and can be carefully removed
  • Hidden side zip
  • Below-the-knee length
  • Fabric has a little stretch for comfort
  • No pockets

Fabric and Care

97% cotton, 3% polyester cotton sateen.

Cold gentle machine wash. Line dry.

Size Guide

Measurements are provided in centimetres. For the best fit, compare your bust and waist measurements with the chart below. If you are between sizes, we suggest you size up.

Size S / AU 8 M / AU 10 L / AU 12 XL / AU 14 2XL / AU 16 3XL / AU 18 4XL / AU 20 5XL / AU 22
Bust 84 90 94 100 104 108 112 118
Waist 66 72 76 82 88 94 98 102

For made-to-order or special-order items not stocked at our Gold Coast warehouse, an estimated delivery time will be displayed above the "Add to Cart" button.

SHIPPING INFO

DOMESTIC SHIPPING-AU$11.95 (AU/NZ)

FREE SHIPPING ORDERS OVER $130 (AU/NZ)

Full Shipping Policy CLICK HERE

Exchanges & Store Credit

You have 30 days from the delivery date to exchange your item. Items must be unused, in original condition, with tags attached, and in the original packaging.

How to Exchange

If your item doesnโ€™t suit you, or youโ€™d like a different size, return the original item and weโ€™ll issue store credit to your account. This credit will automatically appear as a payment option at checkout โ€” no codes or gift cards required.

Non-returnable Items

โ€ข Clearance items

โ€ข Gift cards

โ€ข Face masks

โ€ข Lingerie/Underwear

โ€ข Custom/Personalised orders

Exchange Process

Include your receipt or order number and send the item to:

POISON ARROW RETRO

PO BOX 769

RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216

AUSTRALIA

Weโ€™ll notify you once we receive and inspect your item. Once approved, your store credit will be added to your account for immediate use at checkout.

Important Notes

โ€ข Youโ€™re responsible for return shipping costs.

โ€ข We recommend using a trackable shipping service.

By purchasing from us, you agree with our policies. For any questions, please contact us at info@poisonarrow.com.au.

Here are some answers to questions that we are asked regularly. If we haven't answered your question here, feel free to emailย us, message us on our Facebook Pageย or call / SMS us on 0416 155 909ย 

Q. Do you have a shop that I can visit?
A. We have had several shops over the last few years, however we closed our last store at Orion Springfield in March 2020. Read our BLOG POST to see what led us to this decision.

Q. Can I pay for my order over the phone?
A. Yes, we can process your order over the phone if you are paying with a credit or debit card. Please SMS us onย 0416 155 909 and we will call you to place your order.

Q. Can I pickup my order in person?
A. As we no longer have a storefront, our stock in now warehoused and we do not have pickup facilities available.ย 

Q. How long will my order take to arrive?
A. In Stock Items are postedย from the Gold Coast, Qld within 2 business days (usually same day) of receipt of payment for items .
If an item is not in stock at our Gold Coast warehouse, an estimated delivery timeframe will appear below the "Add to Cart" button. Some itemsโ€”such as footwear, selected clothing, and bagsโ€”are shipped directly from our suppliers and may take approximately 30 days for delivery due to international shipping and customs.

Q. How can I tell which products you have In Stock?
A. We have a warehouse on the Gold Coast, QLD, with a wide range of stocked items ready to ship. To offer a greater selection, we also list items that are ordered in from our partner suppliers.

For items not warehoused locally, an estimated delivery time frame is displayed below the "Add to Cart" button. These may be shipped directly from our supplier or arrive at our warehouse first before being sent to you.

Q. Where are your size charts and measurements?
A. We stock clothing from a mix of Australian, UK and US brands, so sizing can vary between labels and styles. To help you choose the best fit, we include size charts, garment measurements or fit notes on individual product pages wherever possible.

Please check the size guide on the item youโ€™re buying before ordering, especially for retro dresses, rockabilly shirts, western shirts, jeans, cardigans and fitted styles. If a product does not show a size chart or youโ€™re unsure which size to choose, contact us and weโ€™ll be happy to help with sizing advice.

Q. What is the quality of your clothing like?
A. Poison Arrow Retro stocks a carefully selected range of retro clothing, rockabilly fashion, vintage-inspired dresses, western shirts, cardigans, jeans, shoes and accessories from Australian, UK and US brands, along with selected custom and made-to-order pieces.

Quality can vary slightly between brands, fabrics and garment types, so we include product details, fabric information, fit notes and care instructions on individual product pages wherever possible. We choose our range for style, wearability, value and attitude, from everyday retro outfits to statement rockabilly clothing and limited-edition designs.

If you have a question about the fabric, fit, sizing or quality of a specific item before ordering, please contact us and weโ€™ll be happy to help.

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