1960s Norman Norell drop waist knit dress, size M
SKU:
1025.09.001
$750.00
$750.00
per item
A lifelong admirer of European fashion, Norell gained notoriety for combining American playfulness and couture tailoring to create a style all his own. This immaculately made dress draws inspiration from one of his favorite designers, Coco Chanel, and her infamous drop waist "Ford" dress of the 1920s.
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Sleeveless knit dress with braided trim neckline and armholes. Slim bodice construction includes front and back princess seams; drop waist falls to 1 ½” knife pleats at skirt. Rear nylon zipper closure with hook and eye at low back and an additional 2 at neckline. Hanging loops; unlined.
fabric: wool
noteworthy: dry clean only; use hanging loops to avoid stretching when hung
alterations: none
condition: near mint with extremely gentle pilling
measurements:
neckline opening: 7 ½” across
bust: 34” unstretched; 40” stretched
waist: 31”
hips: 37”
bodice length: 18 ½” from shoulder
skirt length: 25”
total length: 43 ½” from shoulder; 36 ½” from underarm
sweep: 267” with pleats open
label: Norman Norell (New York) / 28 Shop, Marshall Field & Co.
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
fabric: wool
noteworthy: dry clean only; use hanging loops to avoid stretching when hung
alterations: none
condition: near mint with extremely gentle pilling
measurements:
neckline opening: 7 ½” across
bust: 34” unstretched; 40” stretched
waist: 31”
hips: 37”
bodice length: 18 ½” from shoulder
skirt length: 25”
total length: 43 ½” from shoulder; 36 ½” from underarm
sweep: 267” with pleats open
label: Norman Norell (New York) / 28 Shop, Marshall Field & Co.
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium
