Gunnie sax dress

Remember when the designer trend that reigned supreme on most 1980s prom queens were Gunne Sax prom dresses? We have lots of memories here!

Gunne Sax is a clothing label that marked the mid and late-20th century with its inspirational and creative dresses that served a purpose for anything from

I recently had a revelation about some of the horrible patterns from late 70's into the early 80's. It was after a young lady came into my f...

"Today I have for you a charming 1969 Gunne Sax, Black Label dress in a medium weight, ecru-colored poplin with Fall flowers woven into a textured seersucker-like fabric. The familiar tie bodice is in place as well as the bottom ruffle and the cut is the classic A-line. There is no size label but I would always go only by the measurements. There are no flaws but the hem has been lifted by 2\" still making it a comfortable 56.\" I have more pictures if you need them. Measurements: Bust-33…

Gunne Sax dress

Gorgeous Floor Length Bohemian Peasant Gown Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock San Francisco Cotton blend Ivory Cream Off White Corsted bodice Puff shoulders Semi sheer balloon sleeves Long Sleeve Floral Lace panel trim accents Pearl cuff buttons Ruffle hem Flowy skirt Excellent! Approximate Flat measurements: Length: 56” Bust: 17" (adjustable if you loosen the corset ties) Waist: 14" Hips: free Vintage size 11 - fits like a Medium or Large Pristine Mint condition - appears to be unworn Love…

Gunne Sax is such a lil slice of life for me. I sell it on ebay alot and I'm always curious who is buying it: renaissance faire girlies? hipster girlies? faerie ladies? who are you???

I don't know where it started - I suspect Etsy - but at some point I began to long for a Gunne Sax dress. To be specific, I adore the coquettish, prairie designs of the 1970s. Gunne Sax, so named for the "gunny sack" or burlap trim used on some of the earlier dresses,was founded in the 1960s. In 1969 it was purchased by Jessica McClintock. Yes, the very Jessica McClintock who made your coveted homecoming dress in 1995. via The Dusty Dog Vintage The brand is often associated with its 1970s…