Description
A quietly charming 1960s linen dress by House of Lords for Lord & Taylor, tailored in a soft blush-beige tone with scattered miniature owl motifs throughout. The silhouette is clean and lightly structured, with dark contrast piping tracing the neckline, sides, and hem panels for subtle definition.
Cut in a classic sleeveless shape with a gently flared skirt, the dress has an easy elegance that feels both polished and playful. The small repeating owl print gives the piece a collectible novelty quality without overwhelming the simplicity of the design. Finished with a back zipper closure.
A wonderful warm-weather archive piece — equally suited to everyday wear, city afternoons, or displayed as part of a novelty print collection.
Curator’s Note
What makes this dress special is its restraint. Novelty prints from the 1960s often leaned loud or theatrical, but this one stays remarkably refined. The tiny owl motif almost reads as embroidery from a distance, while the dark piping quietly sharpens the silhouette. It feels intelligent rather than whimsical — the kind of dress someone would have worn to lunch at a department store café or an afternoon gallery visit.
Details
- House of Lords for Lord & Taylor
- New York label
- Circa 1960s
- Linen blend fabric
- Soft blush-beige tone with brown owl print
- Sleeveless silhouette
- Contrast piping throughout
- Back zipper closure
- Unlined
- Gently flared skirt
Measurements taken flat: (then doubled where appropriate)
Bust: 32”
Waist: 28”
Hip: 36”
Length: 34”
Shoulder: 14” (seam to seam)
Condition
Presents beautifully with light, expected wear consistent with age.
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Return Policy
At Revolving Vintage Closet, every piece is thoughtfully sourced, inspected, and documented with care. Because our garments and décor items are truly one-of-a-kind, all sales are final.
Vintage pieces cannot be replaced once they leave our studio, and return shipping can risk damage to delicate fabrics, trims, and finishes. For this reason, we do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations.
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Shipping Policy
All items ship from our studio with careful protective packaging.
Tracking is included with every order.
We ship within 2–4 business days, unless noted otherwise in the listing.
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