Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Two vertical floral lace panels run down the front over a solid ivory center panel, with the center open between the lace panels. A fabric bow sits at the neckline above the opening.

1960 Another Pettisize Jr. Dress Mod Lace Split Back Bow Ivory

$175.00
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Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Two vertical floral lace panels run down the front over a solid ivory center panel, with the center open between the lace panels. A fabric bow sits at the neckline above the opening.
  • Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Two vertical floral lace panels run down the front over a solid ivory center panel, with the center open between the lace panels. A fabric bow sits at the neckline above the opening.
  • Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Full floral lace across the panel, sleeveless, round neckline, no visible opening in this view.
  • Lace panels over solid center, bow at neckline
  • Interior fabric tag with cursive "Another" above block letters reading "pettisize jr.", printed with a small figure of a woman. Positioned at the garment's inner neckline.ILGWU / International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union".
  • Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Two vertical floral lace panels run down the front over a solid ivory center panel, with the center open between the lace panels. A fabric bow sits at the neckline above the opening.
  • Sleeveless ivory dress on a wooden hanger. Full floral lace across the panel, sleeveless, round neckline, no visible opening in this view.
  • Lace panels over solid center, bow at neckline
  • Interior fabric tag with cursive "Another" above block letters reading "pettisize jr.", printed with a small figure of a woman. Positioned at the garment's inner neckline.ILGWU / International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union".
1960 Another Pettisize Jr. Dress Mod Lace Split Back Bow Ivory

1960 Another Pettisize Jr. Dress Mod Lace Split Back Bow Ivory

$175.00

It takes a specific kind of confidence to wear a dress that looks entirely innocent from the back and completely changes the story when you turn around. This is an original 1960s dress, built with a heavy floral lace overlay that splits entirely down the front to reveal the solid contrast beneath. Anchored by a soft structured bow at the neckline, it holds its shape without feeling rigid.

This is a 1960s piece with an intact ILGWU union label, the kind of provenance vintage collectors look for. Authentic 1960s mod party dresses with dramatic details stay in demand, and true period pieces with intact union tags hold strong collector interest. The neckline bow is missing its eye fasteners: the stitching at the attachment point uses a different-colored thread and looks inconsistent with the surrounding construction, which may indicate a prior repair, though this cannot be confirmed. The bow is included and will need replacement eye fasteners to secure it as intended. Please review the close-up photos and video.

Give it a low block heel and a heavy coat for a brilliant late-night arrival. 

  • Item: 1960s Another Pettisize Jr. Mod Lace Split-Back Bow Dress Ivory
  • Size: n/a
  • Fit/Size: flat bust 17 in, waist 19 in; full 34 in bust, 38 in waist
  • Condition: Very Good. Two fasteners are missing from the bow closure and need replacement. The bow is included. Otherwise no visible wear to the lace or lining.
  • Construction: Lined body, open split-lace back, fixed bow at nape. The bow closes with fasteners; two are missing. 

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