1960s : Fashions of a Tradition-Changing Decade

[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's original Elinor Gay two piece evening gown in shimmering pale gold. Made in the U.S.A. 100% Dappled heavy weight silk exterior. Slinky Acetate liner. Classic sheath cut bodice showcases sequin, pearl and bugle bead detailing. Curved "V" cutaway front compliments rear rounded elongated tail. Slim fit full length skirt sits at natural waist with side zipper closure. Lovely paired pleats flank front hips. Front hem matches bodice curved "V" cutaway detail. Minor marks on back of top, cleanable. Incredible set in great condition.

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[haute femme]

How haven't I seen this thread before?! thanks for your contributions seanutbutter. I love old nostalgic photos and clothing styles of this decade.

 

[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's original The Fig Leaf label sultry leopard party gown in classic brown tones. Made in the U.S.A. Light weight Satin look and feel 100% Acetate. Delicate cowl neckline features rear zipper closure. Divine bodice darting greets natural belt-ready-waistline and flows into full length slinky a-line skirt with single hidden side slash pocket. Easily adjusted hemline. Perfect piece for night or day in mint condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's sheath dress with matching sleeveless full length jacket in bubblegum pink. Silk blend. Billowing peasant sleeves in gauzy material with banded ornate beadwork cuffs. Band collar has coordinating beadwork in silver and pearl. Back zip closure with hook & eye at collar. Incredible, like-new condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's gorgeous Mignon of Paris and New York heavily beaded party frock with matching bolaro jacket in irresistible salmon. Empire waisted with free moving skirt that hits mid-thigh. Moderate v-neck, sleeveless, bodice with full beadwork on front and rear. Incredible seed bead backdrop in silver and white with multi size/shape rhinestones, faux diamonds and large white bead fringe. Aplique and accents are intertwined to create a stunning and attention grabing topline. Skirt is a heavy polyester blend. Jacket is crafted in matching material to skirt portion of dress. Double breasted six button front closure with peter-pan collar and full length sleeve. Some spotting in bodice where beads are missing, very miniscule and nearly impossible to tell, an easy fix for a crafty person. Immaculate condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Cha-cha Ruffles Bossa Nova Black Party Dress. Bodice is gathered at waisline. Shallow scooped neckline and open, original sleeves are fun, but not as fun as the kicky border of sheer black frill around the bottom of the dress. Back neckline is shaped in a V. Dress zips up the back. Bodice is satin-lined. A memorable dress with several clever tricks in design. Only missing a belt. No spots or flaws, in excellent condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Short Kimono-Style Wrap Cloak. Heavy black brocade Jacquard satin can go over pants, or as a wrap over a little black dress. Elegant black velvet collar, sophistocated white satin lining. Belt snaps together. Deep front pockets. In Mint condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Black Velvet Madamoiselle X Dress. The plushest most luminous Rayon Velvet with seductive styling. Wide V-neck front and back. Charming silk balls dangle from bodice in a V-shape also. Waist trimmed with satin piping. Two simple box pleats in the slim skirt, and two in the back. Zips up back. Excellently tailored. Bodice lined in black satin faille. Dress is in Mint condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Peach Velvet Raised Waistline Evening Dress. Winter's most luscious fabric, velvet, in a bright Coral Velvet. Scooped neckline and barely raised waistline piped in Coral Satin. Six narrow pleats from raised waist fall with formidable elegance. Zips up back with even lower scooped back neckline and two satin bows for trim. Dress is fully lined in light coral satin faille, for wonderful rustle. Lower front of dress is slightly faded on the pleat. Otherwise dress is in very good conditon.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Black Satin FloralDress. A simply flattering cut, a straight dress with fitted bandeau waist and pleated bustline. Shallow scoop neckline, short cap sleeves. Zips up the back. No spots or stains. In excellent condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's COCO California fun tangerine cocktail dress. Sheer overlayer drapes into a soft neckline, fancy small pleated skirt with curled hem and shaped bodice. Back zipper closure and in great condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Empire Evening Gown. A simple black crepe dress with squared away neckline that is lightly gathered at seamline just under the bust. Trimmed in gold metallic ribbon, a jacquard weave starring black daisies. This gorgeous ribbon borders a black zipper which opens from center bottom, to show a little or a lot of leg! Scooped backline, zips up the back. Bodice lined in black acetate. Dress in excellent condition.

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[seanutbutter]

1960's Semi-Teen Party Silk Dress. Designed by Semi-Teen, an adorable genuine light Shantung silk in a mysterious blue and aqua stripe. Bodice is lined in Cream sheer organza and waist is accented with a gathered and smocked Bandeau in muted Turqoise silk. The skirt of dress is very fully pleated and underlined with a gathering of stiff crinoline for extra puff. Zips up the back. In mint condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Shimmery spice beige 1960's dress with charming Rhinestones, dangle beads, gold & silver-look seed beads attached like ribbon to a gold metallic brocade yoke. Back zipper, fully lined. A couple of very minor spots. Darted Medium, Bust 36", waist 34", 40" hips. Looks small in the shoulders and arms. Inner lining at collar has yellowed. Perfect shine for a James Bond party.

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[seanutbutter]

Metal and silver 1960's party dress with back zipper, soft velvet attached belt at natural waist, Mod jewel neck with 1" fabric covered cord. Soft cotton backed fabric.

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[seanutbutter]

1960s kicky cocktail dress. Black satin with coppery-rose lace overlay on bosom, pleated black organdy skirt. 36" bust, 28" waist. Sweet and fun. Skirt length has been shortened, underlayer cut but not hemmed. Great condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Vintage 1960's Elegant evening dress. Absolutely the perfect dress for most any black tie event. Light catching spandex blend a top Ivory satin skirt with jet black satin details. Empire waist and scoop neckline. Wonderful condition.

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[seanutbutter]

Karen Stark/Harvey Berin beaded dress, 1960s
Harvey Berin, the manufacturer, and Karen Stark, the designer, worked closely to produce feminine, ladylike designs. Each season they adapted styles from Paris couture for the American market. Founded in 1921, the firm was an important name in high quality ready-to-wear from the 1940s to 1970. Pat Nixon's inaugural gown of 1969 was a Karen Stark/Harvey Berin creation.

The dress has two layers: the outer one is peach silk chiffon embellished with opaque white beaded flowers with loops of silver-lined crystal beads in the centers; the under layer is a pink silk crepe slip dress.

The style is unabashedly pretty—both ladylike and sexy. The delicate white beaded petals against a soft pink background make me yearn for spring (and will make the men in the room yearn for you!)

The bodice is lined with ivory faille; the skirt is lined with pale pink China silk. The under layer closes in back with a metal zipper; the outer layer closes with tiny snaps. The neckline and armholes are beautifully finished with hand-rolled hems. The cummerbund and bow are peach silk organza.

The dress was purchased in June, 1965 in Saks Fifth Avenue. A Saks label with the name of the original owner is located near the designer label—see the bottom picture.

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[seanutbutter]

Norman Norell beaded silk crepe evening dress, c.1968
For the woman with total confidence! Norell beaded evening gowns need no adornment other than your attitude. In this amazing beaded evening gown, the designer let his signature mermaid theme evolve into a more figure-forgiving shape.

Norell retained the high neckline, overall beading, and lean hip-hugging shape, but expanded the bodice with fabulous batwing sleeves. The covered-up look is broken only by deep figure-revealing slits: one in the front skirt and the other in the bodice back. The contour waistline gracefully dips from slightly below the bust to the waist in back.

This glamorous dress is fashioned from black silk crepe covered with black glass bugle beads. The dress is unlined, allowing the weight of the fabric to cling to the figure. The skirt and sleeves close with zippers. The batwing sleeves are cut-in-one with the bodice.

Norman Norell was the master of ready-to-wear that could pass for couture. He consistently produced handsome, luxurious garments distinguished for their cutting edge style. From 1940-1970, Norell was at the top of his profession, producing collections that were often copied in Paris. In the 1960s The New Yorker wrote that Norell's influence was rivaled only by that of Balenciga.This sensational evening dress is quintessential Norell-elegant and very glamorous.

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[seanutbutter]

Hannah Troy watered silk evening gown, 1950s-1960s
This lovely gown is fashioned from ivory watered silk taffeta printed with bouquets of romantic roses. I love the draped bodice and huge bow. The crystal pleating at the top of the skirt controls the fullness without adding bulk.

The design with roses embowered in their own green leaves has a poetry all its own. The watered silk print achieves a masterful Impressionist effect (6th picture down we can almost see the brushstrokes used to emphasize the changing quality of light.

The bodice of the gown is self-lined and boned. The skirt is lined with silk organza and has an attached crinoline. The gown closes in back with a nylon coil zipper.

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