Vintage 1960s Towelling Mini Dress | High Neck | Graphic Stripe | Unworn

Rare late 1960s deadstock towelling mini dress, unworn with original zip and vibrant striped pattern. 

This late 1960s towelling cover-up is such a great example of the era’s move toward bold colour, graphic stripes and streamlined silhouettes. Made from plush cotton towelling, the fabric retains a rich, soft pile and presents beautifully, with the vibrant stripes remaining completely fresh. It’s the dramatic high neckline that makes this piece something special. It gives the piece a very mod feel and takes it beyond a typical beach cover-up, making it just as wearable today as it was then. Finished with its original fully functioning back zip and preserved in deadstock condition, it is a difficult style to find in such untouched condition.

I particularly love how contemporary this piece feels despite being over fifty years old. The clean shape, saturated colour palette and sculptural collar would not look out of place in a modern designer collection, while still retaining all the charm of its late 1960s origins. A rare treasure.

Details

• Authentic vintage towelling mini dress
• Late 1960s
• Deadstock / unworn
• Cotton towelling
• High neckline
• Short sleeves
• Original back zip (fully functional)
• Graphic horizontal stripe

Condition

Deadstock and unworn. No signs of wear. Towelling pile remains full and even. Original zip in perfect working order.

Fit

• Best fit: AU 8–10 (approx, check measurements)
• Straight shift silhouette
• Slight stretch through towelling 

Measurements (flat)

• Bust: 47 cm
• Waist: 42 cm
• Shoulder: 42 cm
• Length: 74 cm

Returns are always welcome