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Some 50's Dress questions, need help!

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by b*a*vintagequeen, Mar 19, 2004.

  1. b*a*vintagequeen

    b*a*vintagequeen Registered Guest

    Some 50\'s Dress questions, need help!

    It has beautiful embroidery and what is that back treatment called, it almost has a western flair to it? Would you call this a "day dress" ?

    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1079299576505_blu01.JPG>

    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1079281177386_blu5.JPG>


    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1080175759964_blu6.JPG>

    Ok now on this one can you tell that it is SHEER ? The fabric tags states PIQUANTE, would that be the type of fabric? It is a dacron/cotton blend.

    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1079887675301_pol1.JPG>

    I put a small red crinoline slip under it, but can you see it?

    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1081209934514_pol4.JPG>

    <img src=http://images.andale.com/f2/124/110/5869462/1078213092296_pol3.JPG>

    Thanks..sorry for all the pictures!

    Susan
     
  2. Jonathan

    Jonathan VFG Member

    I don't know if there is a name for that type of yoke on the back of a dress -- dipped? western?
     
  3. alonesolo

    alonesolo Guest

    Can't help with the treatment on the first all though it is a very pretty dress.

    The second I can't see the red underneath. But with sheer dresses I always slip my hand underneath and take a photo so they can see the sheerness next to real skin. These mannis just don't do that great a job with thier pale fleshtone and showing sheer fabric.

    Oh and its cute!
     
  4. cherry-pie-and-roses

    cherry-pie-and-roses Registered Guest

    I've never heard of a fabric called Piquante (pins-and-needles will know for sure - she's a walking history book of fabrics). Appears to me to be a 50's voile. It was common to have unlined, sheer dresses even into the early 60's. One wore her prettiest, but modest, whole slip underneath.

    And I'd call the first one a curved Western yoke with button detail.

    Brenda
     
  5. b*a*vintagequeen

    b*a*vintagequeen Registered Guest

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