1970’s Mollie Parnis Halter Maxi Dress

1970’s Mollie Parnis halter maxi dress.  The dress has a beautiful lace collar and a cute satin bow at the front waistline with a connected belt that wraps around and fastens in back.  The dress fastens with a back zipper and hook and eye closure.  The halter neckline fastens with a hook and eye closure.  It looks like someone added a bit of elastic at the collar to extend the neckline, but this could be removed if not needed.  There are two hidden front pockets!

Mollie Parnis began as a designer in the 20’s and by the 1940’s was designing under her own label.  She dressed many First Ladies, including Mamie Eisenhower and Rosalynn Carter.  She had a boutique label and a couture label.  This piece is from the boutique label.  You can see how well made this piece is and it does have a couture look and feel to it.

Label:  Mollie Parnis Boutique New York

Fabric:  Linen blend 

Best fits a modern size small; see measurements for best fit.

Bust:  34”
Waist:  27”
Hips:  40”
Length:  59”

Condition:  excellent, no flaws noted