Title
An orange bridesmaid dress with leg of mutton sleeves
Year/Period
1970s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 145 x 94.5 cm
Accession No.
2011-00073
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irene Lim
This is an orange bridesmaid dress with leg of mutton sleeves and white lace trimmings. Leg of mutton sleeves first surfaced as a fashion trend during the Renaissance and Victorian periods. This ankle-length piece was bought from London and is made from jersey and lurex. Jersey is a knitted fabric made from cotton or a blend of cotton and synthetic fibres, and is known for its stretchability. Lurex is a type of metallic yarn.
