Vintage Silk Shirtwaist Day Dress "Lita" Signed Block Print 1970s Medium

What you’ll love about this Lita silk dress:
A dreamy 1970s scarf-silk shirtwaist dress that floats as lightly as air — this piece showcases a painterly block-print signature by “Lita” on the front hem, transforming wearable fabric into art. Crafted from whisper-soft silk with a full back zipper and self-belt, it’s the epitome of 1970s jet-set sophistication. The abstract painterly motif — blending warm neutrals with inky brushstrokes — captures the elegance of hand-signed textile art from an era obsessed with individuality and style.

Condition:
Excellent overall, with one noted flaw — a small (approx. 1") hole where a stain was previously lifted. A creative restorer could repurpose the belt fabric into subtle appliqué patches to render it nearly invisible. Price reflects.

Provenance Note:
Labeled Sport & Travel, a mid-1970s boutique brand known for fine silk and rayon resortwear. The “Lita” signature indicates a collaboration with or tribute to textile artist–style prints that were popular in limited designer runs of the decade. Signed art textiles from this era are sought-after by collectors of wearable art and hand-printed fabrics.

Style Aesthetics: 🔥 bohemian jet-set 📈 collectible signed textile 🌿 sustainably vintage
Evokes Anjelica Huston’s boho elegance and Halston’s 1970s studio glamour.

Styling Tips:
• Pair with strappy sandals and a raffia clutch for resort elegance.
• Add a statement cuff or long pendant to emphasize its light, artistic drape.
• Works beautifully as wearable art or a pattern reference piece for restoration or costume design.

Measurements (inches, laid flat):

• Bust: 36”

• Waist: 31”

• Hips: 41”

• Shoulder: 14”

• Sleeve (shoulder): 8”

• Sleeve (underarm): 2”

• Length (shoulder to waist): 16”

• Length (waist to hem): 25”

• Total length: 41”

Approx. Modern Size: Medium (modern 6–8)
Fit Guide: Best on heights 5'4–5'8, 125–145 lbs; lightly fitted with natural drape.

Fabric / Materials:
100% silk scarf-weight fabric, soft hand and natural sheen; abstract “Lita” signed print; full back zipper; self belt included; unlined.

Sustainability Note:
Sustainably vintage — natural silk, hand-finished details, and limited-run artistry far beyond fast fashion.

Pop Culture & Screen Style References:
Channels Halston’s Studio 54 muse aesthetic, Diane von Furstenberg’s jet-set femininity, and the artistic sensuality of Ingrid Bergman in Cactus Flower.

Costuming a film, theater, or creative project?
Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions seeking 1970s jet-set or artwear looks.