70s Day Dress Office Diva Designer de la Renta VFG
his 70s day dress is a masterpiece of deceptively simple elegance. It has a sculptural quality with an hourglass shape, created by lightly gathered inset panels at hip level that seem inspired by 18 century panniers. The rest of the dress is designed like a classic shift, with jewel neckline and long sleeves. Channel-type seaming adds visual interest, as does the curved notch at the base of the sleeves.
SIZE: Labeled size 6.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Shoulders | 14.5" | 37 |
| Bust | 36" | 91.5 |
| Waist | 30" | 76 |
| Hips | 40" | 101.5 |
| Dress length from shoulder seam | 37" | 94 |
| Sweep | 36" | 91.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The fabric is a medium to heavy weight wool crepe in dark brown. A fiber burn test suggests there might be a small ammount fo a synthetic blended in. The dress is fully lined in brown acetate-type fabric.
TAGS: Oscar de la Renta, made in USA. It has the ILGWU label that was used from 1974 to 1995.
CLOSURES: A long nylon zipper down the back.
CONDITION: Excellent. No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.