Ever heard of Bea Young?

[eyemsotired]

I picked up this little number because the color and pattern caught my eye.

It feels like silk and has a subtle sheen to it, w/ metal side zipper.

The only tag is the one stating "Bea Young".

When I googled Bea Young all I could find was a couple of references to clothing and a 1954 ad for dresses.

Should I just go with "50's Day Dress" or is it maybe 40's?

Also, this dress has me puzzled~
80's perhaps? It has a nylon zipper in the back and the sheer crepe is woven as opposed to knit~
The neck strap is gold cord and the sides of the "hankie" layer are outlined in gold stitching.

Thanks so much!
Sharon

 

[cactusandcattails]

The label sounds familiar, but cant think of where. Looks 50s to me, but wait for better confirmation.

Love the long red dress! I am getting a late 70s vibe??

 

[Hattysattic]

I think late 70s on the red one too. I like it.

Haven't heard of Bea Young, but nice dress!

 

[pastperfect2]

Bea Young - I have seen this label over the years, but don't know anything about it either. I think that is late 40s or early 50s. It has a 40s look about the bodice, but is too long for War time.

Hollis

 

[vintageclothesline]

Who was it that said shirtwaists were really selling now. You may want to do a search and see if that is a good keyword.

 

[eyemsotired]

Thanks everyone~

I was wondering how to describe this dress-
I get a "shirt dress" feeling but with out a collar I didn't figure it applied.

Thanks Linda, shirt waist sounds appropriate.

Sharon