Two Adolfo Two-Piece Ensembles, 1969

This pair of ensembles comes from Adolfo’s second collection for Fall/Winter 1969-70. Aretha Franklin wore an identical version of the red example on the cover of her single ‘Spanish Harlem.’

This lot includes two two-piece ensembles.

THE FIRST
Brown velvet top with bateau neckline, bell sleeves, and center back zipper closure; paired with long brown velvet quilted skirt with floral top stitching detail, gold-tone and green embroidered flowers and leaves, matching attached tie belt, two front hip slit pockets, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Adolfo New York
Size Label: Top, 6

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 43.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 25.25"
Hips: 33.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43.5"

THE SECOND
Red velvet top with bateau neckline, quilted bell sleeves with brown geometric embroidered bands and bows, and center back zipper closure; paired with long red velvet quilted skirt with floral top stitching detail, brown geometric embroidered bands towards the bottom and on waist band, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Adolfo New York
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 35.75"
Waist: 32.25"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

SKIRT
Waist: 29"
Hips: 38.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 45"

This lot is located in Chicago.