An authentic, early example of the hotpants craze of the 1970s. This set was purchased by the original owner at a fashion-forward boutique when she was living in Paris in 1969.
- Fabric is a smooth, cool, slinky knit in bright, true orange with scattered white hearts. Very "Summer of Love" and "Almost Famous" hippie chic!
- Top (micro-minidress) has three-quarter sleeves, defined waist, offset button-and-loop closure with hidden snaps to prevent any peek-a-boo at the bust
- "Skirt" overlaps at the front
- Short shorts are simple pull-on style with elastic waist and tiny permanent cuffs
Labels: none remain, but definitely store-bought (the original owner tells usshe removed all the labels from her high-end, trendy Parisian purchases to avoid the import fees at customs when she returned to NY in 1971. Naughty girl!)
Fiber/Care: no tags, but feels like nylon knit / washable (recommend drying flat)
Condition: only flaws are color shift in the expected areas (upper back, waist, etc., as shown -- underarms are fine), and evidence that some seams have been restitched over the years with various threads. no holes, stains, or missing closures. photos show all.
*Thisvintage hot pants set is clean and ready to wear.*
Garment Measurements:
- the set is not clipped on either live model or mannequin and fits both nicely. live model measures 35.5"b, 26.5"w, 36.5" h, Delphine measures 32"b, 24"w, 35.25"h -
TOP/MINIDRESS:
shoulders: 15.5"/39cm
sleeve: 20.5"/52cm
bust: 34"/86.25cm plus gathers to about 36"/91.5cm
waist (at lower seam): 27"/68.5cm
hips: free
length: 30"/76cm (with 1.5"/3.75cm hem)
HOTPANTS/SHORTS:
waist: stretches from 23-30"/58-76cm, best for somewhere in between
side seam: 13"/33cm
inseam: 2"/5cm (that's the maximum inseam for hotpants, by definition!)
hips (across seat): 40"/101.5cm
front rise: 13.25"/33.5cm
leg holecircumference:25"/63.5cm
Our items are not newly manufactured "vintage style" pieces. They are true vintage, at least 30 years old, unless otherwise specified. Please read condition report provided above.
Notes: International customers are responsible for any taxes or import fees.
