Blouse and Skirt
DesignerDesigned by
Oscar de la Renta
(American, born 1932)
Dateabout 1970
MediumSynthetic fiber, plastic, unidentified metal
DimensionsSkirt (length x circumference): 38 3/4 x 80in. (98.4 x 203.2cm)
Component (center back length x circumference of blouse): 28 x 41in. (71.1 x 104.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.40a,b
DescriptionWoman's suit, consisting of a blouse (a) and skirt (b), of matching orange red synthetic fabric (probably polyester). The blouse is styled like a man's shirt, with a 4 1/4" - long pointed collar. The center front opening fastens with six dark gray plastic buttons on a button placket. The long sleeves end in 2 1/2 inch deep cuffs, which fasten with a single button. The hem of the blouse is straight. The back is fitted with two short darts below the collar; a woven tape label appears at the back of the neck: "SOMETHING! / by / Oscar de la Renta." The long skirt is styled with box pleats, which are stitched down for 7 1/4 inches below the waistband. The skirt opens on the proper left side with a 6 1/2-inch long metal zipper, headed by two large hooks & eyes. The skirt has a separate linking of similarly-colored crepe with slit side seams.
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