St. John Knit Vintage Red Wool Knit Dress and 50 similar items

Vintage 1970s St. John Knit (for Saks Fifth Avenue) red wool sweater dress with standout red faceted glass buttons overlayed with the logo-gold trim. Vertical ribbing at the curved yoke, slightly gathered shoulders, and a form-fitting silhouette flirting with a 1930s glam curve. Condition Very good vintage condition with a couple of repairs in the skirt and a super light small stain on the front. Not perfect, best for redesign, costume, or wear if the flaws are acceptable. Provenance Note St. John Knits, founded in 1962 by Marie and Robert Gray, became iconic for luxurious wool knit designs. Their knitwear was favored in upscale boutiques and by those seeking high quality craft, especially in sweater dresses. The gold logo buttons and deep red wool here are classic St John elements. The Best Vintage Clothing+3Vintage Fashion Guild+3Etsy+3 Style Aesthetics ? Retro designer knitwear ? Collectible 70s luxury ? Sustainable vintage Fit Guide Best for height: 5?2??5?6? Weight: 115?140 lbs for a fitted silhouette in S?M range Measurements (laid flat) Bust: 36-40? Waist: 32-36? Hips: 40-44? Shoulder width: 14? Sleeve (from shoulder): 23? Length (shoulder to hem): 37? Fabric / Materials 100% wool knit Styling Tips Style with simple heels and bold earrings for evening looks. Use as a base for layering?blazer or coat enhances texture silhouette. Ideal for collectors or costume usage due to its dramatic buttons and classic knit structure. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? prime St. John quality from the 70s, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!