vintage 1960s Denise L. maxi dress & jacket

$118.00

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

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