Vintage Halston Black Abstract Striped Shirt Dress Coat

Halston is considered by some to be the quintessential American designer. His impact in the world of fashion was his particular understanding of comfortable clothing that was easy to wear. A signature of Halston design is the flow and the uncinched silhouettes. A 1970s vintage piece, this shirt dress is made from a rich black, lightly ribbed fabric with a satin hand.

Contrasting the black is a neon pencil-line pattern of violet, teal, and red. Gathers at the shoulder yoke and the high back yoke add fullness to the silhouette flowing down to thigh level. The long sleeves are also gathered at the cap and cuff. The boxy silhouette allows this garment to have quite a few wearing options. It can be worn as is as a boxy shirt dress or it can even accommodate being worn as a light jacket over something else. A belt can always be added for more fit.

Size estimate: S/M

Shoulders: 14 inches

Sleeves: 24.5 inches

Bust: up to 44 inches.

Measurements taken from seam to seam flat and doubled Waist: up to 40 inches

Measurements taken from seam to seam flat and doubled Hips: up to 44 inches

Measurements taken from seam to seam flat and doubled Length: 44 inches

This dress is fully lined and has two hip level welt pockets. It closes at centre front with a button placket flowing from a star-shaped neckline Professionally cleaned and pressed, this dress is in excellent condition. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.