Popover is a type of dress originally designed by Claire McCardell in 1942. [1] The outfit type became the basis for a variety of wrap-around dresses. [2] It was created as a response to a Harper's Bazaar challenge to create something fashionable one could wear to clean the house and then, wear to a cocktail party. The simple grey dress came with a matching potholder that fit into the dress pocket. [3] The "Popover Dress" sold for $6.95 [4] and more than 75,000 were sold in the first season alone. [5] These dresses became a staple of McCardell collections and over time, Claire McCardell made versions in different lengths and fabrics. [6] The "Popover Dress" received a citation from the American Fashion Critics Association and in 1943, McCardell won a Coty Award. [7]
A versatile wrap dress, the popover dress could be used as a bathing suit cover-up, house dress, dressing gown, or party dress. [8] It is iconic of the American Look. [8]
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