New York 765: 1950s Uncut Designer Peplum Dress Sz 36 B Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 765 - Two-Piece Dress
Original circa 1951 New York Pattern No. 765, a Louise Scott Creation, for a ladies' and misses' two-piece dress. A button-closing jacket with a V-neck and collar, in long or short sleeves, is finished with a three-piece peplum - an upper peplum layered at front - over a fitted, removable belt and a soft, deeply full four-piece skirt. Factory Folded, with a Worn, Professionally Repaired envelope.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: New York Pattern No. 765
- Year: Circa 1951
- Garment: Two-Piece Dress
- Size: 18 (36" Bust)
- Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope: Worn, Professionally Repaired
Design
New York Pattern 765 is a Louise Scott Creation built around a striking layered peplum - an upper peplum sits at the front over the main three-piece peplum, giving the waist real dimension before the four-piece skirt sweeps out to 83" around the lower edge in Size 16. The button-closing jacket offers a V-neck and collar in long or short sleeves, and the belt is removable for styling flexibility. Ten pattern pieces are included.
A Moment in Fashion History
The layered peplum on this Louise Scott Creation is a textbook example of the postwar silhouette's favorite trick: building visual drama at the waist and hip through construction rather than fabric alone. Paired with a dramatically full skirt, it reflects the structured, sculpted approach to daywear that defined the era following Dior's 1947 New Look.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic New York Pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, The Ladies of the New Look - a growing collection celebrating Dior's 1947 New Look and its influence: wasp waists, tailoring, peplum shaping, and structured silhouettes. Come take a look.
