Textured vintage textiles from velvet smooth and fluffy faux fur to crisp lurex jacquard texture can add instant lustre and depth to a garment and vintage fabric shows these differences to great advantage this garment is part of oxfam onlines handpicked selection of textured pieces this vintage john selby black dress is from around the 1950s and is made in a light weight wool type fabric and velvet the bodice is fitted to the waist and has horizontal panels of black velvet interspersed