Vogue 9825: 1960s Uncut Misses Cocktail Dress Sz 32 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original 1959 Vogue Pattern No. 9825 - Cocktail Dress
Original 1959 Vogue Pattern No. 9825, a one-piece cocktail dress with a flared skirt joined to the bodice at the waistline, a soft cowl neckline at the front, and a choice of a high or dramatically deep oval back. Factory Folded.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Vogue No. 9825
- Year: 1959
- Garment: One-Piece Cocktail Dress
- Size: 12 (32" Bust, 34" Hip)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded
- Envelope Condition: Worn, Professionally Repaired
Design
Pattern 9825 joins a full, flared skirt to a fitted bodice at the natural waistline, finished with a soft draped cowl at the front neckline. The back can be cut high (Version B) or dramatically low in a deep oval (Version A), a striking contrast to the modest front view. The sleeve may be long and fitted or short, and a novelty belt cinches the waist. Nine pattern pieces in all.
A Moment in Fashion History
Vogue's own envelope artwork for 9825 makes the pattern's dual personality plain: the same dress reads as a demure floral day dress with its high back, or an evening-ready cocktail frock once cut with the deep oval back - shown here in a sleek charcoal with a single silk rose at the waist. This kind of front-modest, back-dramatic construction was a favored trick of late-1950s eveningwear, offering glamour without sacrificing daytime versatility from a single pattern.
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 Vogue pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Always in Vogue - a growing collection celebrating the fashion-forward spirit of Vogue's home sewing patterns. Come take a look.
