Garment & Textile · Women's Garment

Shift Dress

Straight-line, short (above knee), no waist shaping. Hangs from shoulders.

Origin

London

Era

1960s mod

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Industrialist View

1960s mod signature (Mary Quant). Simple to mass-manufacture — low SMV.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Only shoulder and side seams. No darts. Round/boat neckline.

Construction & Use

Jackie Kennedy signature, Twiggy-era.

Related Terms

Sheath Dress Tent Dress Mini Dress

Dictionary Entry

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