Garment & Textile · Women's Garment
Wrap Dress
Dress that wraps across the front and ties at the waist.
Origin
USA (DvF)
Era
1970s
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Industrialist View
Iconic DvF (Diane von Furstenberg) 1974. Jersey/silk jersey. V-neck, 3/4 sleeve usual.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Bodice overlap: right over left (conventional). Inner tie anchors; external tie creates adjustable waist.
Construction & Use
Revived in every decade since.