Lounging set
c. 1927
Orange silk crepe and purple crepe
Gift of Warren E. Gilchrist
Object number71.197.5
This evening pajama set might have been bought ready-made from a department store or boutique. Although the idealized fashion figure of the 1920s was tall and slim, the more “generous” nature of the loose-fitting silhouette allowed a ready-to-wear plus-size industry to flourish for the first time. Then referred to as “stout wear,” it was pioneered by retailer Lane Bryant.
DescriptionLounging pajama set, tunic and pants, in orange silk crepe with contrast angular design in purple crepe; deep square neck, low sash with purple bow; pants with tiered flounce legs, elasticized waist. Orange silk crepe trimmed with angular patterns of purple crepe lounging pajama tunic - deep square neck in front - cap sleeves - single button low sash ending in purple bow. Matching pants, elasticized waist, legs end in three deep flounces bound in purple.Exhibitions