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Norman Norell Little Black Dress
USA

Norman Norell was an American master of design, sophisticated and elegant, never overdone or over embellished, always chic and flattering.

This elegant sleeveless black wool dress is a perfect example of his classic style. Vintage dresses that don't look dated, his designs are just as relevant today as they were in the 1960's. This dress has a bateau neckline, it is sleeveless with a dropped waistline and a belt at the natural waist. This appears to be a decorative element with two large black buttons, but in fact the belt "disappears" inside the dress, where it closes with hooks and eyes at the center back, just under the zipper.

This is not the only hidden design element in this dress, the low gathered skirt conceals a narrow fitted skirt underneath with a kick pleat at the center back. These two features would influence the posture and the walk of the wearer, assuring a very feminine appearance.

The dress is fully lined in black silk and bears the Norman Norell label. It is in excellent condition.

Condition
Excellent

Category
Clothes >> Dresses Night >> Cocktail

Period Search
1960's

Measurements
size: 6 to 8 US
bust: 38 in.
waist: 31 in.
hip: 38 in.
length: 27 in.

Specifications
Materials/Techniques: Wool and silk
Creator: NormanNorell

Photography
provided by Katy Kane

Location
Katy Kane
P.O. Box 176
New Hope
PA, 18938
Phone: 215 862 9091

E-Mail: katy@katykane.com

Dealer Ref. : S17-065
Ref. : U0907204769

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