1970s Day Dresses

Vibrant sunshine yellow flocked silk Mollie Parnis designer gown dating back to the early 1970's. Parnis belongs to the first generation of American designers known to the public by name rather than by affiliation to a department store. Her designs were regularly featured in fashion magazines like Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Vanity Fair. Several articles in LIFE highlighted her success, proclaiming that "When Mollie Parnis thinks a Design Will Sell, It Goes." This stunning gown is a perfect example of her genius. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; the highest quality yellow velvet flocked dotted semi-sheer silk chiffon all lined in a matching hue. The gorgeous feather trim adds the perfect amount of depth and texture. I love the chic asymmetric one-shoulder neckline. The draped column...

Beautiful 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS pink lurex evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn rose gold sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Keyhole ope...

Chic early 70s MOLLIE PARNIS leopard / cheetah print sequined midi dress! Features classic leopard print with hundreds of hand-sewn gold and silver sequins throughout. Perfect weight cotton fabric. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured vintage Paloma...

The Perfect Dress For Every Occassion Is Waiting! Circa 1970s, this Mollie Parnis sheer maxi dress features a vibrant asymmetrical abstract motif. Includes sheer long sleeves with ru...

Gorgeous floral printed maxi dress by Mollie Parnis. Full balloon sleeves and velvet empire waistband and bottom hem. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure and snap closure at w...

Beautiful vintage MOLLIE PARNIS 1970s white linen maxi dress! Luxurious Irish linen that drapes the body perfectly! Empire waist is super flattering a...

Incredible late 1960s 60s/ Early 70s Mollie Parnis chiffon dress! Features bell scarf sleeves, that are just the right amount of exaggerated! Chic oversized floral print. Fitted bodi...

Mollie Parnis, jersey, maxi dress with bias cut skirt having a V neckline and cap sleeves and an attached wrap around belt that ties.

Heavy duty black lace up dress in what feels like a wool/ silk blend. Rhinestone eyelits and silk lining. By Mollie Parnis. Details Fully lin...

Pretty two-piece chocolate brown scalloped lace set by Mollie Parnis. Jacket is completely sheer and ties at the neck. It has bell sleeves and scalloped edges. The dress is fully ...

Mollie Parnis 'Boutique' silk dress is fully lined also in silk. There are ten (10) buttons on front just for embellishment. The deep 'V' measures 8 1/2", the front is 31", back is 3...

Mollie Parnis, long, chambray wrap dress with floral patterned, embroidered collar.