1980s Jeweled Black Bustier with Gold Studs & Rhinestones — Vintage 34B
Pure 1980s after-dark glamour. This dramatic black strapless bustier is lavishly scattered with gold-tone studs, embossed medallions, and jewel-colored rhinestones in ruby, amethyst, sapphire, amber, and crystal hues. Molded underwire cups, structured seaming, a longline silhouette, and a front zipper create a beautifully sculpted shape, while lace-paneled detailing at the back adds an unexpectedly romantic finish. Worn with high-waisted trousers, a sweeping skirt, or beneath an oversized tuxedo jacket, it transforms lingerie-inspired dressing into a statement.
Why We Love It
This is the kind of piece that makes the outfit. The combination of jewel-box color, extravagant gold embellishment, and body-conscious structure feels glamorous, rebellious, and wonderfully unapologetic—the perfect intersection of 1980s rock-star attitude and boudoir dressing.
Measurements
- Tagged size: Vintage 34B
- Fit: Runs small; likely best suited to a modern XS, depending on individual proportions
- Additional garment measurements: Not provided
Vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing. Please compare the garment’s measurements with a similar fitted piece that fits you comfortably before purchasing.
Condition
Appears to be in very good vintage condition based on the available photographs, with the structure, front zipper, lace panels, and embellishment presenting beautifully. Because of the large number of individually applied decorative elements, the presence of every original stud and rhinestone has not been independently verified. Any minor age-related wear should be considered part of the garment’s vintage history.
Collector’s Notes
This bustier captures the 1980s fascination with lingerie as outerwear—a look associated with the decade’s glam-rock, nightclub, and performance-driven fashion. Its unusually dense mixture of gold-tone studs, embossed medallions, and multicolored rhinestones elevates it beyond a traditional foundation garment into a piece of wearable spectacle. The maker and fiber composition are unknown.