Genuine Vintage ?

[julie2]

Is this dress a genuine Vintage item ? I seem to remember a flood of similar repro dresses a while ago. Help appreciated.

Vintage Dress

 

[cmpollack]

The silhouette, side zipper, and measurements all say vintage (early 60s?) to me. Pretty color!

 

[Elsewhere]

Having seen a lot of similar bridesmaid dresses, I can't say I'm sure that it IS vintage. Do you have any pics of the zipper? Interior construction? Are there any tags? Is the hem deep or less than an inch?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I am not getting a genuine vintage feel on this one either. It looks like that extra shiny gauze material, which I believe was quite popular in the late 80s.

 

[cmpollack]

Oops, very sorry to have offered a misleading opinion... Guess I haven't seen enough bridesmaid dresses to recognize the style!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I'm going to go with vintage (late '50s-early '60s) although I'd want more information - I think she's displaying the back of it, so I'd ask for a photo of the other side - if you're not sure which side is the back and which the front, ask which side the zipper is on. It should be on the left. As Kristine mentioned, if you ask for answers you'll find out for sure.

Nicole

 

[avamac]

It could be vintage as well. I have a dim memory of that fabric being called 'tissue taffeta'. You might ask the gal if there's a fabric label. Or a size label...the measurements are right for a 1950s 11....26 inch waist.

 

[bartondoll]

I'm with Nicole on this being late 50s/early 60s. The silhouette is definitely that era, particularly if you
have the bow at the back. I have seen that tissue type
taffeta on other dresses of this time period also. It may only be an illusion of the photograph, but it appears that there is a fairly deep hem in the skirt, which would also point to
the 50s.

I'm betting it is authentic.

Sue

 

[julie2]

Thanks for all your help folks - I will ask a few more questions ! Julie

 

[thevintagebungalow]

I love the color on it! I would say 60s. It looks very much like a "Miss Elliette" Dress. Be sure to ask if it has a label, that would help alot!