Name/Title
1970s OutfitEntry/Object ID
1.06Description
Dress has a sleeveless polka dot bodice with a striped denim skirt with inverted pleats. The skirt is attached at the natural waistline.
Jacket is the same striped denim as the skirt. It has a shoulder yoke with back pleat, patch pockets, convertible collar, long sleeves with button cuffs. The jacket is lined with the polka dot fabric that matches the dress bodice.
Politics, social and environmental movements, and continued civil rights and women’s movements had a profound influence on fashion of the 1970’s. In fashion, leisure and more casual styles predominated. August 1971, the New York Times declared that women had the right to wear any length of skirt they chose leading to hemline ranging from the short midi to the full-length maxi. This led to confusion for women which propelled the acceptance of pants as fashion for leisure and professional dress. Most dresses were belted or had clearly defined waistlines with soft lines that emphasized body contours. Fabrics moved to neutrals and earth tones from the bright colors of the 1960’s and denim became a staple fabric in many silhouettes.
Donated by Dr. June Dyson. Dr. Dyson was a fashion merchandising faculty member at Louisiana Tech University for many years and had a great influence on many students who were interested in pursuing fashion design. She designed many of the ensembles that she wore. Dr. Dyson designed a pair of “hot pants” that exemplified the fashion freedom with which women entered the 70’s and were the “scene stealer” of the Military Ball.When
circa 1970Update Date
October 13, 2025
