[This piece is from Squamata Shop's special collection, Baby metal ThreadZ.]

Semi-fitted, a-line maxi skirt from the seventies. Constructed of a very royal, damask-patterned lamé in true red, woven with gold and silver metallic threads. Closes at the waist with a center-back zip (red) and metal overlapping hook and bar closure. Single belt loop detail on the back right hip for a short fabric belt that extends naturally from the waistband, camouflaging the zipper top and closure. Other tailoring details include a knee-high side split on the right and hipline darts in the back. The skirt is fully lined in coordinating red sateen.

MEASUREMENTS:

Waist, across: 13”
Hip, across: 20”
Bottom hem, across: 26”
Side split: 21.5”
Zipper, length: 7.5”
Total length: 38”

CONDITION: excellent, lamé is in really good condition for its age

NEED TO KNOW: Likely handmade, very common for the era. Top, belt, collar, and shawl are private collection.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Oakland, California.