jauntyrooster
Alumni
Hello All,
I picked up this OdlR number today and am a little nervous. It is most I have ever paid for something so praying I didnt mess up. It really caught my eye and I did a lot of pondering before purchase. Finally another woman started eyeballing so had to make a move...
I am hoping for some help with following:
Outfit has the ILGWU label that I believe was used from 1963 to 1974. I want to make sure I am good on dating - thinking late 60s or possibly early 70s.
I am terrible with fabric and this might sound a little stupid but here goes. Is it safe to assume that Oscar de la Renta would be using velvet (not velour)?
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the ribbon at the bottom of the dress looks wrong to me. I have attached some pics but it just seems off - wondering if someone used in order shorten dress. I am pondering having fixed as I hate it so much but need to ensure I can recoup my investment.
Dress is sleeveless with back back zipper. Dress is lined to about where the decoration starts at bottom. Whole outfit is fairly heavy as you can imagine - I believe you could ward off a sword attack when wearing this coat! :USEROCKY:
Sorry for long post but all input is appreciated and welcomed. For second time today, a most sincere thank you.
Maureen
Front View
Back View
Bodice View Closeup
Label
Ribbon at Bottom of Dress (2 pics)
I picked up this OdlR number today and am a little nervous. It is most I have ever paid for something so praying I didnt mess up. It really caught my eye and I did a lot of pondering before purchase. Finally another woman started eyeballing so had to make a move...
I am hoping for some help with following:
Outfit has the ILGWU label that I believe was used from 1963 to 1974. I want to make sure I am good on dating - thinking late 60s or possibly early 70s.
I am terrible with fabric and this might sound a little stupid but here goes. Is it safe to assume that Oscar de la Renta would be using velvet (not velour)?
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the ribbon at the bottom of the dress looks wrong to me. I have attached some pics but it just seems off - wondering if someone used in order shorten dress. I am pondering having fixed as I hate it so much but need to ensure I can recoup my investment.
Dress is sleeveless with back back zipper. Dress is lined to about where the decoration starts at bottom. Whole outfit is fairly heavy as you can imagine - I believe you could ward off a sword attack when wearing this coat! :USEROCKY:
Sorry for long post but all input is appreciated and welcomed. For second time today, a most sincere thank you.
Maureen
Front View
Back View
Bodice View Closeup
Label
Ribbon at Bottom of Dress (2 pics)