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1940s 50s Gown - Sari?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by DaisyandStella, Nov 14, 2014.

  1. DaisyandStella

    DaisyandStella VFG Member

    Hi again!
    I have this gorgeous silk evening dress with a draped wrap skirt and draped shoulder straps.
    It has a side metal talon zipper and appears to be homemade with pinked inner seams.
    I am wondering if this could be considered a sari? The silk is so vibrant.
    Any thoughts would be appreciated!
    Brooke
     

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  2. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    It's not a sari. A sari is one long piece of fabric about 6 yards long, which is wrapped around the body in a particular way, around the waist, then folded into pleats at the front, then over the shoulder. It is worn over a separate bodice (called a choli).

    ETA: Amazing colours. I can see why it made you think of saris.
     
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  3. Pinkcoke

    Pinkcoke Alumni

    Can you show the zip please? as something about it is just making me wonder if it was made later than that for costume, something about the colour combination and design of the drape. The brocade is also a very large pattern for the garment. Can you describe the two fabric weights please?
     
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  4. DaisyandStella

    DaisyandStella VFG Member

    Hi Melanie the silks are very light weight. It's a small zip pic below. I'm listing this morning before I leave for Austin, TX but definitely appreciate any more input. Just took these and the coloring is definitely off!
     

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  5. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    You could say it was a design inspired by a sari, but definitely not a sari. Beautiful though. Not sure if it was intended to be a costume, it is unusual though :wacko:. The shape in general made me think it's more 40s.
     
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  6. Pinkcoke

    Pinkcoke Alumni

    Thanks, the zipper is an earlier sort so that's more reassuring.
     
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