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Golden Yellow Cotton Velveteen Flared Theatrical Jumpsuit

1970s · 1970s · African American

Production

one-of-a-kind

Material

cotton velveteen

Culture

African American

Movement

Disco

Influences

1970s flared trouser silhouette · disco-era performance wear

A sleeveless jumpsuit in golden yellow cotton velveteen featuring a fitted bodice with princess seaming and dramatically flared legs that widen from the knee. The garment has a round neckline and appears to zip or fasten at the back. The velveteen fabric has a subtle ribbed or corduroy-like texture that catches light, creating dimensional surface interest. The silhouette combines the body-conscious fit popular in 1970s fashion with the wide-leg trouser trend of the disco era. This theatrical costume was designed for The Wiz, the African American reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz, reflecting the period's embrace of both flamboyant performance wear and the cultural reclamation of classic narratives through Black artistic expression.

jumpsuitflarescoop neckfloor length

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