This long dress was made in the 1970s from a deep emerald jersey that falls straight to the floor. At the neckline a single wide flounce of the same fabric forms soft sleeves over the shoulders, so the arms seem to float. There is no zip and no button; it slips over the head and follows the body without holding it. The jersey is heavy enough to hang well and cool against the skin. It is a dress for long evenings outdoors. Wear it barefoot on a summer terrace, or with gold sandals and a low knot of hair.
Emerald jersey maxi dress with flutter sleeves, 1970s
$195.00
Example piece.
A 1970s floor-length dress in deep emerald jersey, with a wide flounce at the neckline that floats over the shoulders.
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Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Decade | |
| Material | Rayon |
| Color | Green |
| Condition | Very good |
| Condition notes | A few light pulls in the jersey at the back of the skirt, visible only up close. |
| Estimated modern fit | About a modern S, US 4 to 6 (approximate; please check the measurements) |
| Bust (flat) | 17 in (43 cm) |
| Waist (flat) | 14 in (36 cm) |
| Hips (flat) | 19 in (48 cm) |
| Shoulders | Flounce over the shoulders |
| Sleeve length | 6 in (15 cm) |
| Length (shoulder to hem) | 57 in (145 cm) |
| Fit notes | The jersey stretches a little. |
| Label | None |
| Construction | Rayon jersey. Wide flounce at the neckline forms the sleeves. Slips over the head; no fastening. Floor length. |
How we measure
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The condition scale
Excellent: worn or used with care; no flaws we can see.
Very good: light signs of age, each one named in the details and shown in the photos.
Good: visible wear or an old repair, named and photographed; still ready to wear or use.
Fair: clear flaws or a repair it needs, named and photographed; chosen for its beauty or its history.
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