vintage 1960s Denise L. maxi dress & jacket
A late-60s to early-70s maxi dress and jacket that's a play in contrasts. The empire waist bodice feels almost like a seersucker or pique; the skirt is a green, white, and pink plaid; and the jacket is a complementary pink gingham.
ERA: 1960s-1970s (label is different than the other 1970s labels I've seen from this brand)
LABEL: Denise L | Hermosa Beach, California
MATERIAL: TISSU BOUSSAC DE FRANCE (Translation: "Boussac fabric from France" — Marcel Boussac founded a fabric empire in 1934, known for its fabulous prints. The company collapsed in 1978 before it was acquired by luxury fabric company Pierre Frey in 2004.)
FITS LIKE: XS/S — likely junior-sized
TAG SIZE: none
MEASUREMENTS:
Dress:
Length: 53"
Bust: 32”
Waist: 27"
Shoulder to waist: 12" straps are adjustable, so this could change based on chosen strap length)
Hips: 63"/free
Jacket:
Length: 12.5"
Sleeve length: 7"
DETAILS:
straight neckline
white textured empire bodice trimmed in pale pink gingham at waist and straps with decorative buttons down front
strap length has two adjustable options, fastened by buttons
rear nylon Robin zip closure
complementary short-sleeve jacket tie closure at neckline that brings out the pink in the skirt fabric
fabric is from heritage fabric brand Boussac from France
bodice is lined, skirt and jacket are unlined
CARE: Gently hand or machine wash
CONDITION: Very good to excellent