How was this worn?

[Vintagiality]

Hi all,

I need help with this coat/ robe/ dress garment. I am pretty sure it's from the 70s but I am not sure how it was worn or what to call it. Was it something worn on top of a dress or as a robe? It has a single hook and eye closure at bust level but is otherwise open in the front.

Thank you
Victoria

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Hi Victoria,

I take it there are no labels? Can you tell us what the fabric is please?

From what looks like a marabou trimmed collar and cuffs, I suspect this was a winter negligee, peignoir or dressing gown.

 

[Vintagiality]

Hi Nicole,

Thank you for your response. Yes, unfortunately no labels left. It looks like there was a small tag (maybe size) at the neck which was cut off. It feels like polyester. I thought it may be a peignoir but it looked too fancy with the marabou. Maybe it was a 70s thing.

Victoria

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Perhaps it was for one of those key parties? A hostess gown that you can quickly discard? It looks like a polyester crepe, nice quality (for the time, most '70s polys aren't great).

 

[Vintagiality]

Very interesting! Thank you

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I'm only joking about the key party idea: this gown looks too tasteful, not saucy enough for that. The one hook closure suggests a dressing gown though, perhaps with a matching nightgown underneath.