orange VintAge womenswear
An loose fit sleeveless button-down shirt dress with pockets. Typical of 1960s to early 1970s. Manufactured by British label Mendac in a shade of amber similar to carrot orange. Ideal for paying tribute to mod with a simple modern edge.
Sleeveless shirt dress
A-line silhouette
Button down collar.
Amber (golden yellow-orange)
Knee length
The front fastens with six pearly amber buttons
Darts at the bust with no other shaping
Patch pockets, each pocket flap decorated with a button
The shoulder seams are flat felled
65% polyester, 35% combed cotton
Size
Bust: 38½"
Waist: 39½"
Hips: 41"
Length: 35"
Brand
Mendac
Condition
Very good. There is evidence of hem having been taken up in the past. Some wear around the neck and armholes.
orange VintAge Homeware
Small fluorescent orange sewing pattern catalogue bursting with fashion illustrations of Autumn/Winter 1973 fashion. Each design is accompanied by a size list and the corresponding pattern number so you can hunt the patterns online. Great for the sewing pattern collector, or a nice gift for a friend who loves fashion illustrations.
Paperback booklet
Full of 1973 fashion illustrations
Contains vintage ads
Includes 1973 body measurement chart (size guide)
Printed by Surrey Fine Arts Press
Size
32 pages
14cm x 21.5cm/5½” x 8½”
Condition
Excellent condition. A graze to paper on the back (not in photo, happened since photo) and two small dimples.
White and orange vintage polka dot vest with deep plunging wrap-over back detail. A fun vintage top ideal for hot weather.
Orange rib waistband.
Plunge wrap-over back detail.
Orange polka dots.
Sleeveless.
65% Polyester, 35% cotton.
Made in China.
Size
Bust: 34”
Waistband: 28”
Length: 15”
See size guide
Brand
Candy Floss (label has been removed)
Condition
Good condition. Light discolouration at the underarms and light pilling.
Also available in neon pink