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robe en « I »

English translation: Pencil dress


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French term or phrase:robe en « I »
English translation:Pencil dress
Entered by: Victoria Burns
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14:34 Nov 4, 2009
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Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
French term or phrase: robe en « I »
This is taken from a description of a company's spring/summer collection and refers to a style of dress which features heavily in the collection.

"Des robes en « I », tailles marquées, ...."

There is no other context as the next item in the list refers to footwear. I can say, though, that the collection in question has a 'fifties' touch, reminiscent of the style of Grace Kelly.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

TIA

Vicky
Victoria Burns
United Kingdom
Local time: 04:25
Pencil dress
Explanation:
I'm not sure about this, but I've found some 50's pencil dresses on goolge...
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VIV FATHIMANI
Local time: 22:25
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Many thanks to all who contributed. I've since found some refs to support this. Thanks again to all.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3Pencil dress
VIV FATHIMANI
4sheath dress
Verginia Ophof
Summary of reference entries provided
Pencil dressesSandra Petch

Discussion entries: 3





  

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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Pencil dress


Explanation:
I'm not sure about this, but I've found some 50's pencil dresses on goolge...

VIV FATHIMANI
Local time: 22:25
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 3
Grading comment
Many thanks to all who contributed. I've since found some refs to support this. Thanks again to all.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sandra Petch: Could well be. I was thinking "long, slim dresses" but this is much better. And pencil skirts were definitely fashionable in the 40s and 50s.
42 mins
  -> Cheers Sandra.
agree  Philippa: sounds likely...
1 hr
  -> Thanks Philippa.
neutral  Verginia Ophof: I believe "pencil" only referred to skirts.....
1 hr
  -> Perhaps more to skirts, but definitely for dresses too. Google it.
agree  Rachel Fell: http://www.polyvore.com/grace_kelly_being_classic_lady/set?i...
1 hr
  -> Thanks Rachel
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sheath dress


Explanation:
ttp://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2009/08/remnants-evening-dress-...

Verginia Ophof
Belize
Local time: 22:25
Native speaker of: English
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Reference comments


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Reference: Pencil dresses

Reference information:
Lots of websites out there

http://stylecoaching.blogspot.com/2009/05/trend-pencil-dress...

Pencil dresses are classic 1950 and gives you an instant retro effect. This trend suits every occasion, especially career and cocktail events. skirt flatters so many different body types.

http://www.theprettydresscompany.com/acatalog/Mayfair-Black-...

The dress you have all been waiting for is here. A timeless classic that will become one of your wardrobe staples for years to come

Sandra Petch
France
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 31

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Verginia Ophof: both terms come up equally, so maybe the difference lies in UK or US English or mostly used term......try googling : pencil dress + sheath dress + Grace Kelly + 50's
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