VTG 60s Finnish Pinafore Apron Dress Tyyli-Essu Oy Lahti Crossback Smock S-M
$ 139.00
What you’ll love about this 1960s Finnish pinafore apron dress is the clean, modern Scandinavian shape — a simple, architectural silhouette that slips on effortlessly and adjusts to the wearer with its cross-back straps. It has the charming practicality of a work smock with the playful minimalism of mid-century Finnish design.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Cotton still retains some of its original sizing/crispness. No holes, stains, or wear present.
Provenance Note:
Labeled Tyyli-Essu Oy, Lahti, Finland, a Finnish maker producing quality domestic and utility garments. The style echoes the Marimekko Kata and Marioni pinafore forms of the late 1950s–60s — functional, cheerful, and art-school-forward. Scandinavian apron dresses of this era are sought after by design collectors.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References:
Evokes the Marimekko + Armi Ratia era of Finnish modernism, the painterly smocks worn in Bergman-adjacent Scandinavian films, and the art-teacher / gallery-girl aesthetic popular in contemporary “quiet living” and slow-fashion circles.
Style Aesthetics:
🔥 Scandinavian Modern / Studio Artist Wear
📈 Cottage Art School Revival
🌿 Sustainable Natural Fiber Vintage
Styling Tips:
• Wear over a fitted tee or turtleneck for Scandinavian studio vibes.
• Layer over jeans or leggings for everyday café/gallery wear.
• Works beautifully as a summer house dress, apron, or creative-work smock.
Measurements:
Marked Size: none
Length: 35"
Cross-back open fit allows S–M and some L depending on layering.
Approx. Modern Size Conversion:
Best for S–M, but flexible due to open sides and criss-cross back.
Fit Guide:
Shown on model 5'8" / 32–26–35.5, wearing with ease.
Works well on heights 5'2"–5'10", bust up to ~38", depending on desired looseness.
Designed to skim, not cling.
Fabric / Materials:
100% cotton with a crisp handfeel, unlined. Scandinavian domestic textile quality.
Sustainability Note:
A true slow-fashion piece: natural fiber, durable construction, and made outside the fast-fashion cycle. Long-lived, washable, and highly reusable in daily wardrobe.
Costuming CTA:
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and provide excellent bulk/production wardrobe sourcing, especially Scandinavian, folk, and studio-artist silhouettes.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Cotton still retains some of its original sizing/crispness. No holes, stains, or wear present.
Provenance Note:
Labeled Tyyli-Essu Oy, Lahti, Finland, a Finnish maker producing quality domestic and utility garments. The style echoes the Marimekko Kata and Marioni pinafore forms of the late 1950s–60s — functional, cheerful, and art-school-forward. Scandinavian apron dresses of this era are sought after by design collectors.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References:
Evokes the Marimekko + Armi Ratia era of Finnish modernism, the painterly smocks worn in Bergman-adjacent Scandinavian films, and the art-teacher / gallery-girl aesthetic popular in contemporary “quiet living” and slow-fashion circles.
Style Aesthetics:
🔥 Scandinavian Modern / Studio Artist Wear
📈 Cottage Art School Revival
🌿 Sustainable Natural Fiber Vintage
Styling Tips:
• Wear over a fitted tee or turtleneck for Scandinavian studio vibes.
• Layer over jeans or leggings for everyday café/gallery wear.
• Works beautifully as a summer house dress, apron, or creative-work smock.
Measurements:
Marked Size: none
Length: 35"
Cross-back open fit allows S–M and some L depending on layering.
Approx. Modern Size Conversion:
Best for S–M, but flexible due to open sides and criss-cross back.
Fit Guide:
Shown on model 5'8" / 32–26–35.5, wearing with ease.
Works well on heights 5'2"–5'10", bust up to ~38", depending on desired looseness.
Designed to skim, not cling.
Fabric / Materials:
100% cotton with a crisp handfeel, unlined. Scandinavian domestic textile quality.
Sustainability Note:
A true slow-fashion piece: natural fiber, durable construction, and made outside the fast-fashion cycle. Long-lived, washable, and highly reusable in daily wardrobe.
Costuming CTA:
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and provide excellent bulk/production wardrobe sourcing, especially Scandinavian, folk, and studio-artist silhouettes.
