Jonathan Logan button dress

Intricately-fashioned gabardine dress, from the founding days of Jonathan Logan. Obviously inspired by the New Look and designers Christian Dior & Balenciaga. Dolman bodice has a petal-shaped, double-breasted front yoke, a doubled collar, shoulder-pads, and mid-length sleeves with sharply-pointed, turned-up cuffs. Side metal zipper. The skirt is thickly gathered, to allow for a wide petticoat. The dress's heavy grey fabric is matched to rich-toned, mother-of-pearl shell buttons.

$40

size & fit

sleeve-length: 12"
armhole: 16"
bust/chest: 36"
waist: 24"
hips: full
bodice (shoulder-to-waist): 14 1/2"
skirt/pant-length: 26"

condition**

Some noticable flaws. Still wearable -- but also useful as study pieces, theatrical costumes or fix'm-ups. Only purchased if item is rare, beautiful, or historically-significant. This dress is heavy -- at 2 lbs.

With issues -- included in my collection because of its historical significance. Although it might be restorable, its intended as a study piece or theatrical costume.

Noted issues: reddish armpit stain, one button is chipped, skirt back has 6 holes, 3 quarter-sized - see 3rd pic. (Skirt is full enough that these could be mended by taking in fabric/adding seams around the circumference - although this would reduce fullness.) One dark mark on skirt near zipper. The white collar should be removed for cleaning -- its edges are slightly yellowed.

** Vintage items are precious, pre-owned pieces of history. Many have unique dyes and handcrafted prints, artisan weaves and intricate hand-tailoring -- details no longer available except in modern couture. Please love & respect your vintage.