Evening dress

Dress. Heavy cream-colored crepe and lace dress. Sheath style, shaped neckline, "sleeveless", with very thin spaghetti straps and a second strap from which is attached an "epaulet" of frothing lace to act as a cap sleeve. Side seam zipper at left. Lower edge of hem cut to form slight triangles at sides. From slightly above knees on each side is gather/swag/"froth" and long cascade of lace that layers and spills to ground and forms train at back of dress. Lined in a cream silk(?) No designer's label, but tag pinned inside: "629663-04 / Carrell"
Date: Autumn 1988
Creator: Carrell, Randy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black cut velvet in floral design. Low. square neck. 3/4 sleeves. floor length. Lined in green silk.
Date: 1988/1993
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lotería blouse

Blouse of white rayon printed in Mexican Lotería game card motif. Center front closure of bee-shaped (fly?) metal shank buttons. Long sleeves with matching button closure on cuffs; pointed collar. Designer label: Times Seven / Todd Oldham
Date: 1988/1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of turquoise blue rayon. Straight cut; scarf for bow extends from turn down collar. Long sleeves with cuffs; cuffs close with three hidden snaps and are trimmed with 1 1/2" non-functional mirrored, hematite colored buttons. Two matching buttons at center front with closure of three hidden snaps. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture number: 78475
Date: 1988
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Swim trunks

Infant boy's banded swim trunks of yellow nylon/spandex blend with giraffe appliqué. Designer's tag at left side seam: "Florence / Eiseman / -XL-" Care instructions on reverse of designer tag. "Made in U.S.A" tag at left side seam. Paper tag attached to garment: 80% nylon / 20% spandex / Style 19541 / Size XL
Date: 1988
Creator: Eiseman, Florence
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2054 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2054

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2054 by Perry Ellis to make a misses crop top with scoop neckline, dress with fitted silhouette, skirt gathered into wide waistband, and flared shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2215 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2215

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2215 by Donna Karan to make a semi-fitted unlined jacket with drape and dress with shaped front bodice, tapered skirt, and front pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Karan, Donna
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2209 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2209

Vogue Pattern #2209 by Perry Ellis to make men's pants with a button waistband, carriers, and zip fly, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2190 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2190

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2190 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting straight dress with shoulder pads, side panels, and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2055 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2055

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2055 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting dress with neckline variations, dolman sleeves, and above-the-knee length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6388 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6388

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6388 to make a semi-fitted pull-over dress and unlined loose-fitting jacket with notched collar and cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7382 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7382

Very Easy Vogue Career Pattern #7382 to make a straight dress with shoulder pads, front overlay, back zipper, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6398 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6398

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6398 to make a misses' dress with drop waist bodice, dirndl skirt, and cut-in armholes, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3054 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3054

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #3054 to make a misses' dress with back neck slit, blouson bodice, straight skirt, and elasticized waist and jacket with drop shoulders and shaped hemline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8679 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8679

Simplicity Go Everywhere Pattern #8679 by Nancy Heller and Overlock Serger to make knitwear separates including pull-on pants, shorts, skirt, pull-over top, and cardigan, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Heller, Nancy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3888 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3888

Easy McCall's Pattern #3888 to make a long-sleeved loose-fitting jacket with optional patch pockets, pull-over top or dress with jewel neckline and extended shoulders and shoulder pads, straight skirt, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3787 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3787

Easy McCall's Pattern #3787 in the Women's Day Collection to make sportswear separates including a loose-fitting drop-waist dress with optional wide straps and patch pockets, a blouse with convertible collar and shaped hemline, pants or shorts with elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, and tie belt of self, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dresss

Cocktail dress of red sequin floral design on black organza. Strapless; boned bodice. Tea length, gathered A-line skirt. Slightly dropped waistline in front and scooping further down in back. Zipper at center back. Lined in black organdy with extra lining of black net in skirt. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi" Design number label at hemline: "2251"
Date: Autumn 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black nylon/polyester blend with multicolored sequin embellishment in abstract paisley pattern at bust and torso. Strapless with horizontal gathers under bust giving cummerbund effect. Full length skirt is gathered at mid-hip. Left side zipper. Petticoat of black net under full skirt; boned bodice. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag under designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of bright yellow basketweave silk (possibly gazar). Off the shoulder sweetheart neckline with two extensions of fabric from front bodice and wrap around arm and are tacked in back, creating short sleeves. Bodice fitted to waistline with full A-line skirt. Skirt picked up at left side seam to create fullness and draped affect. Center back closure with centered zipper from neckline to waistline. Below zipper two snaps finish closure. Inside structure has boning at front and back princess seams and side seams. Skirt ends above knee. Horsehair braid in hemline of dress and lining helps to hold full skirt. Attached belt of bright yellow raw silk with bow at left front. Snap and hook and eye closure hidden below belt. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pants

Pants of silk charmeuse with the matte side out (and shiny side in); multi-colored print of greens, browns, and pinks with the number seven throughout; side zipper; narrow legs. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall 1988 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall 1988

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Autumn 1988
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring-Summer 1988 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring-Summer 1988

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Evening dress

Evening dress with bodice of silver metallic lace embellished with gray sequins and skirt of gray polyester satin. Full length. Scalloped high neckline and long sleeves. Asymmetrical waist line with hanging fold of matching grey satin at left hip. Sarong, wrap around skirt with opening at left beneath fold/bow. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Bodice lined in beige acetate with nude net at neckline and sleeves; shoulder pads. Skirt lined in gray acetate. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa" Cleaning and union labels beneath designer label. Size tag at left side seam armseye.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library