1960–1969
1960s Trapeze Dress
An A-line silhouette that flares dramatically from narrow shoulders to a wide hem, resembling a trapezoid. Hubert de Givenchy introduced the trapeze at Balenciaga in 1958.
How to Identify an Authentic 1960s Trapeze Dress
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Silhouette widens from shoulders without waist definition
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Often completely unlined or very lightly lined to allow drape
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High-fashion versions: Balenciaga, Givenchy labels
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Check for dart-free construction at bodice — hallmark of the style
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