Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind – that famous green dress Mary Tyler Moore wore. It just popped into my head the other day, probably saw an old picture somewhere, and I got this urge to really look into it.
Getting Started – The Memory
First thing, I tried to picture it clearly. You know the one, right? It’s kinda famous. But nailing down the exact details just from memory? Not so easy. Was it knit? What shade of green exactly? I remembered it being simple but really striking.
The Hunt Begins
So, I did what we all do. I grabbed my tablet and started searching. Typed in the obvious stuff: “Mary Tyler Moore green dress,” “MTM show green outfit,” variations like that. Lots of images came up, which was great! Seeing all those photos was a nice trip down memory lane.
But here’s the thing. Finding clear, detailed shots, or info about the specific dress itself? That was trickier. You get tons of publicity photos, some screenshots from the show, but often the quality isn’t great, or it’s the same few pictures repeated everywhere.
Digging Deeper
I spent a good while just clicking through images, trying to piece together the look. Here’s what I was looking for:
- The Cut: Seemed like a simple sheath or A-line maybe? Definitely modest, classic 70s style.
- The Fabric: Looked like a knit to me in some photos, maybe a double-knit? Something with a bit of body.
- The Color: Ah, the green! It looked like a bright, clear green. Maybe kelly green or something close. Screen colors can be deceiving though.
- Details: Was there a belt? Special neckline? Hard to tell consistently across different photos.
Trying to Find Something Similar
Seeing the dress again made me think, “Could I find something like that today?” So, my search shifted. I started looking for “vintage 70s green knit dress,” “kelly green sheath dress,” things along those lines. Went through online vintage stores, Etsy, eBay, you name it.
Found some close calls! Lots of green dresses from that era, some knits too. But getting that exact combination of color, cut, and simplicity? It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. Some were too fussy, others the wrong shade of green, many just didn’t have that same feel.
The Outcome
So, did I find the exact dress or a perfect modern twin? Nope. Not really surprising, right? That specific piece is probably long gone or in a collection somewhere. And fashion moves on.
But you know what? The process was actually pretty fun. It was interesting to see how many dresses almost matched, and it really made me appreciate the simple, strong design of that original dress. It wasn’t about crazy frills; it was about clean lines and a great color. Ended up just bookmarking a few modern dresses that have a similar vibe – simple cut, strong color. Maybe not the green dress, but inspired by it. And honestly, just spending time remembering the show and her style was a nice way to spend an afternoon.
