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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

Silhouette widens from shoulders without waist definition

Often completely unlined or very lightly lined to allow drape

High-fashion versions: Balenciaga, Givenchy labels

Check for dart-free construction at bodice — hallmark of the style

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