Toni Owen for Lord and Taylor; Date?

[Heather Maston]

Hello vintage community!
I found this gorgeous dress recently at an estate sale in Manhattan. I am desperate to know roughly when it was made.
Based on what I’ve found about Toni Owen, she was designing between the late 40’s and early 60’s, but I can’t seem to find when she designed for Lord and Taylor. I would so appreciate any help in dating this beauty! The hand stitching on the inner arm seams are very interesting! Thank you in advance!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

How long is the dress? On the hanger it appears shorter, but on your model (you?) it looks longer. Perhaps you might be on the shorter side?

While I am not familiar with her work, the dress looks early 1960s to mid to me.

Classic lines, a real beauty.

 

[Heather Maston]

Hi Barbara! Thank you for your feedback The dress is 39” from shoulder to bottom hem. I’m only 5’2” so it falls about mid-calf on me.

 

[bycinbyhand]

I think this is mid 1960s...

 

[Heather Maston]

Thank you!