Help Identifying Fabric Type of a 1970's Mollie Parnis Set

[Jennifer Kietzman]

Hello everyone,

I am hoping to find help in identifying the fabric of this Mollie Parnis Boutique set from the 70s. The fabric is sheer, but also crisp, with a slight sheen. My best guess is that it's a silk of some sort, maybe gazar? Or a silk blend? Please let me know if additional photos would be helpful and of what specifically. I have not yet done a burn test as I don't consider myself a good judge of the results, but I'm happy to give it a shot if this would help.

Many thanks in advance for your time and thoughts!

 

[denisebrain]

What a great ensemble!

Would you be able to show us an even closer shot of the fabric?

 

[Jennifer Kietzman]

What a great ensemble!

Would you be able to show us an even closer shot of the fabric?

Yes, most definitely. I've added three photos, including a closer shot, shot of the sheerness, and a shot of the back side of the fabric.

 

[Jennifer Kietzman]

Yes, most definitely. I've added three photos, including a closer shot, shot of the sheerness, and a shot of the back side of the fabric.View attachment 143093 View attachment 143094 View attachment 143095

Do let me know if you need a closer crop of the closer shot, thank you!

 

[Jennifer Kietzman]

What a great ensemble!

Would you be able to show us an even closer shot of the fabric?

Also, the garment includes a care label that specifies dry cleaning.

 

[denisebrain]

Parnis used good fabrics. I'm thinking maybe it's a silk and cotton blend. Does that seem possible?

I have a silk and cotton blend dress in my shop. The fabric is slightly crisp, somewhat sheer, and luminous. https://www.etsy.com/listing/288822277/50s-pink-silk-and-cotton-full-skirt
You might compare to yours.

 

[Jennifer Kietzman]

Parnis used good fabrics. I'm thinking maybe it's a silk and cotton blend. Does that seem possible?

I have a silk and cotton blend dress in my shop. The fabric is slightly crisp, somewhat sheer, and luminous. https://www.etsy.com/listing/288822277/50s-pink-silk-and-cotton-full-skirt
You might compare to yours.

I have the set listed in my Etsy shop, and that is exactly how I tentatively described the fabric, as a cotton and silk blend. How you describe your fabric is similar to how I describe mine, and by the looks of yours, mine could be a match. Many thanks for your help!

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

Agree with Maggie. And that is one cute outfit!