1970s cocktail dress 1970s 80s Vintage Cocktail Dress with Boa Trim US Union Made Size 8 –  Poppy's Vintage Clothing
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1970s cocktail dress

1970s cocktail dress 1970s 80s Vintage Cocktail Dress with Boa Trim US Union Made Size 8 – Poppy's Vintage Clothing

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1970s cocktail dress 1970s 80s Vintage Cocktail Dress with Boa Trim US Union Made Size 8 – Poppy's Vintage ClothingThis is a vintage cocktail dress, designed with a dramatic feather trimmed neckline attached to delicate spaghetti straps. The dress features a fitted bodice, a defined satin waist band, and a pleated skirt that falls below the knee, creating a classic evening silhouette. The feather trim forms a built in boa effect across the neckline and shoulders. While often generically referred to as marabou, the trim here is most consistent with processed turkey

This is a vintage cocktail dress, designed with a dramatic feather-trimmed neckline attached to delicate spaghetti straps. The dress features a fitted bodice, a defined satin waist band, and a pleated skirt that falls below the knee, creating a classic evening silhouette.

The feather trim forms a built-in “boa” effect across the neckline and shoulders. While often generically referred to as marabou, the trim here is most consistent with processed turkey feathers, which were widely used in American eveningwear as a legal and practical substitute for true marabou. The feathers are soft, evenly cut, and securely attached, with good fullness and movement.

This dress is American union made, bearing an ILGWU label used between 1974 and 1995. Based on the label, construction, and silhouette, the dress most likely dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s, a period when feather-trimmed cocktail dresses were popular for evening and party wear.

The dress fastens at the back with a zipper and is lined at the bodice only.

Material: Likely polyester or poly blend (typical of the period)

Size:  Labeled as a size 8, but please rely on the following measurements for fit, measured flat and doubled where appropriate:

Bust: 36 inches

Waist: 27 inches

Hips: 38 inches (falls loosely)

Length: 41 inches

Condition:  In very good condition. The feathers are full and secure with no bald spots noted. Fabric is clean and presents well, with no noted wear, tear, soiling, staining or odour.

This is a wonderful example of a vintage cocktail dress - attractive style, sure to be noticed!

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