Molly Parnis Boutique....70's..? prom-worthy..?

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Molly Parnis Boutique....70\'s..? prom-worthy..?

I'm afraid I'll be bombarding the board with questions now that I've decided to part with lots of my vintage stuff. Here's a dress, Mollie Parnis Boutique label, that I'm thinking of pitching for prom. Actually, I suspect it was a bridesmaid's dress back in the day.

Questions...when was "back in the day"..? Based on nothing but my memory, I'm thinking mid-70's. Nylon zipper, pinked seams, sheer pleated textile, no fabric content label. And what is the correct name for this fabric...sheer, fine plain weave with more body than chiffon, less "crisp" than organza. It's very commonly used but I've got brain freeze and can't recall the name of it.

Should I try to sell this for prom..? LOL...if I do, and it tanks, perhaps I'll try again in late April and call it a "single attendant wedding-party" dress..!

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Hi Patsy,

I'm with you on the mid-70s (pretty sure that was 'the day') :D

I would try it for prom. I have several of the current teen
prom mags, and there is a lot of 50s inspired prom and on the other
spectrum a lot of slinky, edgier looking stuff - however there is also the
odd 70s inspired gown shown. It really seems abit all over the map.

I'm wondering if locale has any bearing on what is popular with what
prom goers wear?

Sue
 
Looks like my bridesmaids dresses from 1970, especially with that cape collar effect. They wore large picture hats and carried baskets of daisies. When I have time, I will see if I have a picture I can scan.

I have read these are going to be quite popular this year. Sure hope so. I have a ton of similar ones.
 
Linda, your bridesmaids outfit was exactly the picture I had in mind for how this dress would have been accessorized. I hope to get mine listed tonight, providing raging storm outside doesn't keep interferring with my cable access.

LOL...then we'll see if they are really *that* popular this year..!
 
They wore large picture hats

And parasols???

Daisies is fine, but have seen many a photo of parasoled 70s bridesmaids and the whole effect was....interesting.

I like this year because the prom goers seem to be so diverse in styles. It doesn't seem like the quest for the same dress like it is other years. A big departure from my prom year!
 
Why is it that when I look at that dress, I keep thinking about Tennessee Williams or F. Scott Fitzgerald!

Is anybody else picking that up too or am I alone on this?

:hiya: Maureen
 
No - I just think of the bridesmaid dress I wore to a friend's wedding in
1974. It was also yellow and similar style - unlike this though it was
polyester. This is so much prettier! And guess what - all the bridesmaids
wore large white picture hats (no umbrellas though)

Sue
 
Sue, this one could very well be polyester, too. No tags, but it surely doesn't feel like silk.

If it doesn't sell for prom, then I'm going to re-shoot it with a white picture hat and basket of daisies for "wedding season". No parasol..!!
 
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