Confirmation dress from Helsinki

Atelier Solveig Savola made this confirmation dress from nylon, which was a new material at the time. It was worn in Töölö Church in Helsinki on 20 November 1954. The rigid translucent fabric is imprinted with white feather-like patterns. The sleeveless bell dress features a hem pleated into the waistband, a metal zip side fastening and hook fastening. The bolero’s long sleeves continue straight from the front and back pieces. The neckline rises slightly at the back of the neck, and the round-cornered front hems are tied in front as a bow tie.

H2015001a-b. Photo: Markku Haverinen, 2015.