BYU-Idaho Historical Fashion Collection

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1947-01-01

Polka Dot Lace Dress

Classification
dresses (garments)
Identifier
BYUI1050
Date
1947-01-01
Description
Black rayon satin with white polka dots. Flat mitered corner collar, kimono sleeves, full skirt, lace insert with flower embellishment, left side metal lapped zipper, and shoulder pads. Dior look, full skirt would have stiffened petticoat. Full skirts became popular after the war because fabric amount had been restricted.
Material
lace (needlework), rayon, raw silk (textile)
Temporal Coverage
1940-1949

Polka Dot Lace Dress

Partial Peplum Peach Dress

Classification
dresses (garments)
Identifier
BYUI1052
Description
Peach/pink evening dress with sequin and decorative thread embellishment, short sleeves, unique tuck shirring below bust, asymmetrical front-only peplum, fabric belt. Softly draped formal with sequin trim. Shoulder pads from World War II: influence of women taking over men's work. Skirt is straight with a slit in front and a partial peplum. Shoulders became wider and padding revived again in 1983.
Material
rayon, crepe (textile)
Temporal Coverage
1940-1949

Partial Peplum Peach Dress
1957-01-01

Loose Sack Dress

Classification
dresses (garments)
Identifier
BYUI1056
Creator
Mr. Jules California
Date
1957-01-01
Description
Basic black chemise or "sack" dress, completely loose fitting. Front & back princess lines, skirt portion attached with horizontal seem at around hip level, possibly added later after original production. Unbelted with a lowered waistline with tuck, jewel neckline with full piping, 3/4 length sleeve, rayon shantung. Zipper and two hook & eye closures at center back. Zipper has printed instructions "Iron like Nylon. Avoid hot iron."
Material
rayon, Shantung
Temporal Coverage
1950-1959

Loose Sack Dress

Blue Pleated Dress

Classification
dresses (garments)
Identifier
BYUI1061A
Creator
Cay Artley
Description
Blue paisley rayon jacketed dress with neck yoke and pleated embellishment, left side lapped zipper, self belt.
Material
rayon
Temporal Coverage
1963-1964

Blue Pleated Dress