VTG 60s James Galanos Couture Plaid Wool Dress & Coat Red Green Empire Waist S-M
$ 1,850.00
What you’ll love about this James Galanos designer dress and coat set is the architectural intelligence of the silhouette: a softly darted empire-waist sheath dress paired with a dramatically conceived matching coat that falls short in front and sweeps long at the back, echoing the dress line in motion. The nubby red-and-green wool plaid is bold yet restrained, the hand-finishing elegant, and the overall effect unmistakably couture-level American luxury.
Condition:
Mint vintage condition. Clean, strong seams, pristine lining, no moth activity, discoloration, or structural wear. Fully museum-quality.
Provenance Note:
James Galanos (1924–2016) was one of the most revered American couturiers of the mid-century era, known for impeccable construction, intelligent tailoring, and refined textiles. His work was worn by Grace Kelly, Nancy Reagan, Gloria Vanderbilt, Marilyn Monroe, and is held in major museum collections including The Met, LACMA, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. This set is an example of his artful manipulation of proportion and movement.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References:
Evokes the polished elegance of Jackie Kennedy era couture, and the visual language of early 1960s Bergdorf and Saks salon fashion. Could easily live in a Mad Men wardrobe environment, or in contemporary film costuming representing old-money refinement and assured femininity.
Style Aesthetics:
🔥 Couture / Old Money
📈 Museum-Collectible Designer
🌿 Slow Fashion Luxury Craft
Styling Tips:
• Wear the dress alone with simple pumps to let the silhouette speak.
• Style the coat over trousers and a black turtleneck for gallery/director elegance.
• For evening, add a matte gold or jet bead earring and nothing more.
Measurements (Laid Flat):
Coat:
Bust: 36"
Shoulder: 17"
Sleeve (underarm): 11.5"
Sleeve (shoulder): 17.5"
Length: 38"
Dress:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 38"
Length: 37"
Approx. Modern Size Conversion:
Best fit Small–Medium depending on desired looseness through waist and hip.
Fit Guide:
Ideal for bust 34–36", waist 27–30", hips 36–39". Empire waist accommodates multiple torso shapes. Works on heights 5’3"–5’8" beautifully.
Fabric / Materials:
Nubby wool plaid, lined entirely in black silk. Full metal back zipper. Coat finished with self fringe and couture-grade buttons.
Sustainability Note:
This is the kind of garment meant to be owned for decades, not seasons — heirloom-quality textiles and construction that transcend fashion cycles.
Costuming CTA:
Costuming a film, theater, or curated wardrobe project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive couture-level and mid-century designer inventory not yet listed. Excellent sourcing for old-money, political, society, and mid-century storyline wardrobes.
Condition:
Mint vintage condition. Clean, strong seams, pristine lining, no moth activity, discoloration, or structural wear. Fully museum-quality.
Provenance Note:
James Galanos (1924–2016) was one of the most revered American couturiers of the mid-century era, known for impeccable construction, intelligent tailoring, and refined textiles. His work was worn by Grace Kelly, Nancy Reagan, Gloria Vanderbilt, Marilyn Monroe, and is held in major museum collections including The Met, LACMA, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. This set is an example of his artful manipulation of proportion and movement.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References:
Evokes the polished elegance of Jackie Kennedy era couture, and the visual language of early 1960s Bergdorf and Saks salon fashion. Could easily live in a Mad Men wardrobe environment, or in contemporary film costuming representing old-money refinement and assured femininity.
Style Aesthetics:
🔥 Couture / Old Money
📈 Museum-Collectible Designer
🌿 Slow Fashion Luxury Craft
Styling Tips:
• Wear the dress alone with simple pumps to let the silhouette speak.
• Style the coat over trousers and a black turtleneck for gallery/director elegance.
• For evening, add a matte gold or jet bead earring and nothing more.
Measurements (Laid Flat):
Coat:
Bust: 36"
Shoulder: 17"
Sleeve (underarm): 11.5"
Sleeve (shoulder): 17.5"
Length: 38"
Dress:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 36"
Hips: 38"
Length: 37"
Approx. Modern Size Conversion:
Best fit Small–Medium depending on desired looseness through waist and hip.
Fit Guide:
Ideal for bust 34–36", waist 27–30", hips 36–39". Empire waist accommodates multiple torso shapes. Works on heights 5’3"–5’8" beautifully.
Fabric / Materials:
Nubby wool plaid, lined entirely in black silk. Full metal back zipper. Coat finished with self fringe and couture-grade buttons.
Sustainability Note:
This is the kind of garment meant to be owned for decades, not seasons — heirloom-quality textiles and construction that transcend fashion cycles.
Costuming CTA:
Costuming a film, theater, or curated wardrobe project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive couture-level and mid-century designer inventory not yet listed. Excellent sourcing for old-money, political, society, and mid-century storyline wardrobes.
