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You never thought you'd see it come 'round again - the Duchess of Windsor in the 60s look. Oh sure, she was elegant in her Mainbocher wedding dress in the 1930s but when Rudi Gernreich and Pucci came along, nobody paid any more attention to the grande dames. Why would you rave about Wallis when there was Peggy Moffitt? We always did. And apparently certain chic designers have made the Sutton Place look the one to wear again and again. Be it Chanel, Norell or Adolfo, the ladylike look that smacks of too much money, too much luxury and very refined taste is back. Let's put the glitzy look of Versace luxury aside for one moment and return to the 60s. Adolfo's brick red blended knit dress with an interesting raised X weave throughout and a decorative upper bodice embroidered with black stylized flowers. Gathered along the yoke, with slightly gathered shoulders and a scalloped hem, we think this is right with heels that may not have been high on Babe Paley's list of regulars - sky high Roger Vivier for Yves Saint Laurent loafer pumps. Made for Saks Fifth Avenue, the bust measures up to 37", shoulder to shoulder 15", outer sleeve 24.5" and length 39.5". Excellent condition. $280.00 |
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