XS Designer Summer Dress - Black & White Polka authentic Dot 1980s Mollie Parnis Set - Wasp Waisted Short Sleeve Top and Full Skirt - NWT Deadstock
Black & white polka dot dress from high-end designer Mollie Parnis! This top quality two-piece set is crinkle cotton with a femme lace border, in a silhouette very much like the 1950s. This summer set includes a puff sleeved bodice with a deep scoop neckline, fitted waist, and curved peplum style hem. Matching full skirt has a slim waistband and gathers all round, with hidden pockets at the side seams. Designer Mollie Parnis was a powerhouse in her day, dressing First Ladies in the 1960s. This dress set likely dates to the 1980s with a convincing 50s appeal. Original price was $250 as shown on the vintage hangtag... this would be over $800 in today's dollars!
Size
1 to 2
Measurements
Bodice: Bust 32; Shoulder to Shoulder approx 13.5, Neck to Waist 14.5, Neck to Hem 19.5 Inches
Skirt: Waist 23.5; Length 28 Inches
Era
1980s
Label
' Mollie Parnis / NEW YORK ' at back neck and union label with vintage size 4 in skirt seam
Materials
authentic Black & white scattered dot print cotton with a slight crinkle texture, lightweight and opaque; white daisy pattern scalloped cotton lace; offwhite nylon mesh pocket lining
Closure
Center front white plastic buttons at center front bodice, center back synthetic zipper with hook/eye on skirt
Condition
Mint
Condition Detail
Unworn, as new, fresh inside and out
Washing Instructions
Dry clean
Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
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