1970s Henri Bendel White Cotton Matalassé Pinafore Dress
An absolute stunner of a dress great for a wedding or your Summer soirees
Dates from the late 60s to early 70s
Fabricated in an optic white cotton Matalassé
Self lined, this dress has a bit of weight to it at about 2.10lbs
A nod to a pinafore or apron dress styling with ruffles set into it’s adjustable straps threading through openings at the side seams, wrapping around the front bodice and tieing in the back.
Bust darts for fit
A cluny lace appliqué embellished the center front bodice.
Fastens with a Talon coil zipper and hook and eye at center back
Maker: unknown, sold through Henri Bendel New York
Condition: Excellent. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit up to a modern XS, (see bust), please use measurements below.
Bust: 31”
Waist: 30.5
Hip: 43”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56”
Sweep: 93”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
An absolute stunner of a dress great for a wedding or your Summer soirees
Dates from the late 60s to early 70s
Fabricated in an optic white cotton Matalassé
Self lined, this dress has a bit of weight to it at about 2.10lbs
A nod to a pinafore or apron dress styling with ruffles set into it’s adjustable straps threading through openings at the side seams, wrapping around the front bodice and tieing in the back.
Bust darts for fit
A cluny lace appliqué embellished the center front bodice.
Fastens with a Talon coil zipper and hook and eye at center back
Maker: unknown, sold through Henri Bendel New York
Condition: Excellent. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit up to a modern XS, (see bust), please use measurements below.
Bust: 31”
Waist: 30.5
Hip: 43”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56”
Sweep: 93”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
An absolute stunner of a dress great for a wedding or your Summer soirees
Dates from the late 60s to early 70s
Fabricated in an optic white cotton Matalassé
Self lined, this dress has a bit of weight to it at about 2.10lbs
A nod to a pinafore or apron dress styling with ruffles set into it’s adjustable straps threading through openings at the side seams, wrapping around the front bodice and tieing in the back.
Bust darts for fit
A cluny lace appliqué embellished the center front bodice.
Fastens with a Talon coil zipper and hook and eye at center back
Maker: unknown, sold through Henri Bendel New York
Condition: Excellent. Freshly soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit up to a modern XS, (see bust), please use measurements below.
Bust: 31”
Waist: 30.5
Hip: 43”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 56”
Sweep: 93”
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild