The simplicity of this pattern is brilliant. This is a dress designed by Sybil Connolly, an Irish designer who seemed to have her heydey in the 1960s. Honestly, when looking at this design, I totally see why.
This dress is understated. Elegant. Would be perfect in a wool crepe, I think. The pattern is not dated, but it has to be from the late 60s or early 70s, and I suspect it was one my grandmother made for herself, though I'm not entirely sure. (My aunt may chime in here, if she remembers this one! She has a great memory but there's no way anyone can remember ALL of these--there are hundreds!) It's a vintage 16 (B38), and it is cut and complete.
(Try to click on the photo to see the detailing of the yoke above the inset--it is brilliant in its simplicity.)
The pattern envelope: "semi-fitted A-line dress has front yoke gathered into shaped inset band. Short sleeves and jewel neckline." I *really* like the fact that there are only ten pieces. Most of the Vogue Couturier dresses I have seen thus far are dizzingly complicated-looking to me, with many many pattern pieces. The construction of the dress itself might be complex, but it's rather nice to know that there aren't so many pieces to cut out!
It turns out Ms. Connolly designed many, many dresses I absolutely LOVE. Want to see more?
And Mrs. Kennedy knew a good thing when she saw it, too. (Don't you love how her dress coordinates with the furniture? I admit I love that.)
In spite of the fact that it contains two of my biggest no-nos in a dress--short sleeves and a jewel neck--it is too irresistible to pass up (plus it is in a rather forgiving size). So it's probably going On My List!
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