This classic MOD two piece 60’s or 70’s formal ensemble is an elegant petal pink princess gown, with unexpected mesh details, and a stylish cropped jacket. The bodice of the dress is sleeveless with wide shoulder straps, a V-neckline, a center-front seam, and vertical bust darts to enhance fit. The Empire waistline has a wide illusion mesh cut-out panel, lined with a chiffon layer, that circles around the waist below the bust. The skirt has an A-Line silhouette and starts flaring below the mesh cut-out, in a ‘gored’ style design. The back of the dress has a slightly deeper V neckline than the front and has a zipper down the center of the dress with a hook clasp. This dress is fully lined.
Bonus!! This amazing matching cropped netted mesh jacket has a winged disco inspired collar extending out to a wide shoulder band detail. There are 6 round, plastic, pink shiny crystal rhinestone buttons down the wide center font flap. The jacket has long mesh sleeves and is gathered at a wide band cuff with a vent and one pink rhinestone button. This is every girl’s dream Barbie pink dress!!
V’S STYLE TIP!! Wear the whole number together, or just dress alone, or the jacket with leggings, a cute crop top, and some wedge high-tops!!
History Lesson!! http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/montgomery-ward/
Labels: MONTGOMERY WARD -The ILGWU tag was cut out!! I’m positive this garment was made in the USA by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Tag.
History Lesson!! MADE IN THE USA- International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Tag (ILGWU) This special red, white, and blue patriotic tag was found in garments during the mid-60’s and 70’s. As outsourcing abroad became more common for garment production, the Women’s Union developed a successful advertisement and marketing campaign to “Buy American” and to “Look for the Union Tag.”
ILGWU TAG HISTORY!! This is a true vintage collectors’ item, made by the 'International Ladies’ Garment Workers' Union' (ILGWU). This union was formed in 1900 in New York City. These progressive women, made up mostly of immigrants, were the first feminist activists of our country. They protested for increased wages, improved working conditions, and decreased shift hours revolutionizing the garment and manufacturing industry. Theses dedicated women worked together and pioneered a political and social movement that changed the companies’ and peoples’ ideas, beliefs, and practices.
Imagine the women that put their blood, sweat, and tears into making these historical garments. Skilled women who were working to support their family during these difficult times. I truly admire these women for their courage.
Fabric Instructions: No Ironing Needed, Machine Wash, Warm, Tumble Dry, Remove Promptly
Size: Medium or Large
Excellent Condition: Minor Staining at the Hem (Normal Vintage Wear for a Long Dress) Tiny black dot on the sleeve of the jacket.
Measurements Taken Lying Flat:
DRESS~
Bust: 34”
Waist: 28”
Hip: 40”
Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem: 54”
Sweep: 72”
Mesh Panel Width: 4”
Strap Width: 2 ¼”
Zipper Length: 12”
JACKET~
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 18”
Bust: 36”
Waist: 30”
Shoulder Seam to Shoulder Seam on Jacket: 16”
Sleeve Length: 23” Including 2” Cuff
