VINTAGE 1960s JACKIE O EMPIRE BROCADE MAXI TRAIN DRESS

Best & Company

was founded by Albert Best in 1879. There was a main store in Manhattan and branches in cites throughout the east. Their children's shop, the Lilliputian Bazaar, was the place to buy children's clothes.

As early as the 1920s, Best & Co. was offering clothing that was designed with the needs of real women in mind. They took the clothing of a famous woman like Amelia Earhart and produced it for their customers. In 1938 they made a dress called the Nada Frock, but its designer, Claire McCardell called it the Monastic dress. It was her first huge success, and Best sold many of them.

Best & Co. is also known for giving both Vera Maxwell and Carolyn Schnurer their starts in the business. The company closed in 1971, but in 1997, the label was revived.

SLIP INTO THIS BEAUTY AND MAKE A PHENOMENAL GRAND ENTRANCE in this very elegant 1960s made in an emerald green brocade featuring darted bust and a piped and cinched descending empire waist. Backside accentuates with a full length train and huge bow accent. Closes at the back with an eye hook and long metal zipper.

BRAND – Young Cosmopolitans Trademark – Best & Co. (vintage union label present)

SIZE – none found

BUST – up to 39”

SLEEVES -

WAIST – up to 34” relaxed fit

HIPS – up to 40” relaxed fit

LENGTH – 55”

ESTIMATED FITS LIKE – L

CONDITION: EXCELLENT

$200.00

VINTAGE 1960s JACKIE O EMPIRE BROCADE MAXI TRAIN DRESS - ITEM #80VG

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