70s Women's Dress by Molly Parnis Vintage Chic Day Mod Office Saks Medium VFG
Not every fashionista was edgy enough to wear extreme Mod styles - Mollie Parnis designed for First Ladies and other more mature women who wanted a more conservative version of the look! This vintage 1970s Parnis dress features a lean A-line silhouette with princess seaming. The skirt has a deep inset pleat in the front center for extra ease. The deep squared-off U-neckline is perfect for showing off your favorite scarf, as seen in one photo. The dress is fully lined.
SIZE: Labeled 8
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Bust |
38" |
96.5 |
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Shoulders |
14.75" |
37.5 |
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Waist |
31" |
78.75 |
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Hips |
42" |
106.5 |
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Dress length |
43.5" |
110.5 |
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Sweep |
73" |
186 |
FABRIC/COLOR: Medium weight fabric with the look of hopsacking, but not scratchy - based on fiber burn testing, I think it's probably a rayon/acetate blend. The lining feels a little silky, either rayon or rayon/cotton blend. The color is tobacco brown.
TAG: Mollie Parnis Boutique, New York. A label in the side seam of the skirt for Saks Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue Shop, and an ILGWU tag of the type that was used beginning in 1974.
CLOSURES: Nylon zipper in back.
CONDITION: No stains, holes, tears or other issues noted. The scarf shown in one of the photos is not included with purchase.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
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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.
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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.