The –est Archaeology

Tailored Egyptian dress is the oldest ever found

Radiocarbon dating suggests the dress is more than 5,000 years old

tailored Egyptian dress

TAILOR SWIFT  A radiocarbon analysis indicates that this dress was worn in ancient Egypt between 5,400 and 5,100 years ago, making it the oldest known example of cut, fit and tailored apparel.

The Tarkhan Dress, courtesy of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL (UC28614B1)

By Bruce Bower

- More than 2 years ago

It’s the ultimate in retro fashion — an Egyptian woven dress that is now considered the oldest known piece of cut, fitted and tailored clothing.