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California ‘the look you love’ dress - any thoughts on era or info about the label?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Impey, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. Impey

    Impey Registered Guest

    This is my personal favourite - it’s so bright and cheery and looks like it’s never been worn!

    no composition label - just a ‘handwash’ instruction. Zipper is plastic.

    any thoughts most welcome! I’m guessing 60s, but because the condition is amazing and the label looks modern it’s making me wonder if it’s a later ‘does 60s’ dress?

    That wouldn’t fit with what I know about the owner, but again it would help if anyone knew anything in about California as a label

    many thanks

    impey
     

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  2. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    The various labels don't look modern to me. It could be 70s, but not later. Hopefully someone will have a stronger opinion on later 60s vs 70s, I'm not sure. Lovely print!
     
  3. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    I have been going back and forth about this one too... I love the print, anyway! Again, I would associate that collar treatment with 60s, but the fabric makes me second guessing about 70s. I don't think it's newer.
     
  4. GemGem

    GemGem Registered Guest

    What a fabulous print! I'd guess at late 60s-early 70s. I don't think the labels look modern at all.
     
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  5. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    I think it’s early 70s
     
  6. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  7. bycinbyhand

    bycinbyhand VFG Member

    Another vote for early 1970s
     
  8. Moikids

    Moikids Registered Guest

    Yesterday I bought a dress with the same label and I am also curious about the dating of my dress. For about how long did the label exist? Maybe a photo of my dress can help you in dating yours?
     

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  9. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    Impey,

    I am seeing late 1960s in your pretty dress, in both the collar and the print.
     
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  10. Space girl eliza

    Space girl eliza Registered Guest

    Hi there :)

    I work in a charity shop and we've received a dress by the same brand that features the same label.

    The donor also gave us a photo of her wearing it that is dated 1977. Looking at the style of your dress I would guess it is an earlier style but still a 70s piece :)
     
  11. Jonathan

    Jonathan VFG Member

    It doesn't look like a young woman's dress to me. If I was styling someone for a film I would use this for an early 1970s character like Betty White as Sue Ann Nivens - stylish, middle aged, big hair, nude pantyhose and patent leather shoes...
     
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  12. Maria Jesus

    Maria Jesus Registered Guest

    Hello!
    I am also curious about the dating of my dress. Any person can help me? Thanks!
     

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  13. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    I think this was originally a maxi dress that has been shortened.

    Early 70s or thereabouts.
     
  14. Maria Jesus

    Maria Jesus Registered Guest

    Thanks very much!
     

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