Date and style of Lorrie Deb dress?

[Vintagiality]

Hi all,

I think this dress is from the late 60s or possibly 70s but not entirely sure.

How would you describe the style?

The fabrics are really stiff both on the semi sheer floral overlay and the fabric underneath. No content or union labels. Just the Lorrie Deb brand label.

Thanks
Victoria

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Pretty nostalgia style dress - I agree with your dating although I think I'll put it more into the early '70s, it could be late '60s.

 

[Vintagiality]

Thank you, Nicole. Is there a historical period that this dress is trying to emulate? Victorian? The colors are definitely not but what about the cut? If I was in the market for such a dress, how would I search for it?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I would try using the keyword prairie girl for this style of dress.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Mary Jane is right - the style is borrowed from the 1890s-1910, I would say faux Edwardian but the sleeves are a bit Gay 'Nineties. The fabric is inspired by "Little House on the Prairie", Laura Ashley and Holly Hobbie. It's the fabric that is pushing it into the early to mid '70s for me.

Incidentally, I've noticed a resurgence of Holly Hobbie lately and looking at those images, I have to say they look so charming still. The style did go out for a long while so I guess the fashion wheel is just turning again.

Apparently they've brought out a new Holly Hobbie as a modern clothes wearing cartoon. Why? Her whole appeal is a nostalgic one.

 

[Vintagiality]

Thank you so much, Nicole. This is perfect!