Description
This 1960's vintage Norman Norell dress has front patch pockets, a belt and black buttons aligned off center up the front. The dress is in a tangerine orange knit with the famous impeccably tailored Norell lining and the belt is stamped Norman Norell.
This dress was one of several Norman Norell pieces we are offering on 1stdibs from the estate of a woman who was part of a very prominent Northwest family involved in the fashion industry. The Meier Family, Schwartz Family and Sadowsky Families were prominent members of the fashion industry for 150 years. Reuben Sadowsky was a prominent real estate and garment tycoon in the 19th century, having erected the Sadowsky Building at 1372 Broadway, NYC, the first manufacturing site in “Garment Town”. The Norell clothes were originally designed for Reuben’s only daughter, Betty Sadowsky Schwartz of New York City. Betty continued to go to New York to see Norman Norell's latest collections and to have Norell himself custom fit her clothing even after she moved to Oregon. We are so honored to be able to offer these beautiful pieces for sale and we hope you enjoy taking a look at all of the pieces from this collection.
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. There are a few small faint speckled spots and slight wear to the belt, but otherwise excellent condition.
We estimate this dress to fit a modern day size 6/8 depending on how you like your clothing to fit but encourage you to use the measurements for the correct fit.
BUST: 36-38"
WAIST: 32"
HIPS: 38"
LENGTH: 42"
SLEEVES: 22"
SHOULDERS: 14"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
View our video guide to taking accurate body measurements:
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
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Description
This 1960's vintage Norman Norell dress has front patch pockets, a belt and black buttons aligned off center up the front. The dress is in a tangerine orange knit with the famous impeccably tailored Norell lining and the belt is stamped Norman Norell.
This dress was one of several Norman Norell pieces we are offering on 1stdibs from the estate of a woman who was part of a very prominent Northwest family involved in the fashion industry. The Meier Family, Schwartz Family and Sadowsky Families were prominent members of the fashion industry for 150 years. Reuben Sadowsky was a prominent real estate and garment tycoon in the 19th century, having erected the Sadowsky Building at 1372 Broadway, NYC, the first manufacturing site in “Garment Town”. The Norell clothes were originally designed for Reuben’s only daughter, Betty Sadowsky Schwartz of New York City. Betty continued to go to New York to see Norman Norell's latest collections and to have Norell himself custom fit her clothing even after she moved to Oregon. We are so honored to be able to offer these beautiful pieces for sale and we hope you enjoy taking a look at all of the pieces from this collection.
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. There are a few small faint speckled spots and slight wear to the belt, but otherwise excellent condition.
We estimate this dress to fit a modern day size 6/8 depending on how you like your clothing to fit but encourage you to use the measurements for the correct fit.
BUST: 36-38"
WAIST: 32"
HIPS: 38"
LENGTH: 42"
SLEEVES: 22"
SHOULDERS: 14"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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