Dotted Paisley Lamé Maxi Dress (1970s)
Seventies-era empire waisted a-line dress with cuffed bishop sleeves, wide reversed collar, and a full, blooming maxi skirt. Tailored in the waist, chest, and hips. Sheer lightweight lamé outer layer is muted orange printed lightly in purple paisley and woven with metallic gold dots. Under layer is coordinating orange and middleweight, likely polyester or a cotton blend. The sleeves have no under layer (except the cuffs), leaving them flowing and translucent. Zipper up the back with hook and eye closures at the waistline and neckline; snaps on the sleeve cuffs. Elegant shape and movement; breezy and cool for spring wear.
Measurements:
Shoulder, across: 15.75”
Chest, across: 20.5”
Waist, across: 17”
Total length: 54”
Sleeve, length: 26.5“
Condition: excellent
Need to know: Some loose lamé ribbons here and there, a normal amount for its age; vintage from the 1970s.
Seventies-era empire waisted a-line dress with cuffed bishop sleeves, wide reversed collar, and a full, blooming maxi skirt. Tailored in the waist, chest, and hips. Sheer lightweight lamé outer layer is muted orange printed lightly in purple paisley and woven with metallic gold dots. Under layer is coordinating orange and middleweight, likely polyester or a cotton blend. The sleeves have no under layer (except the cuffs), leaving them flowing and translucent. Zipper up the back with hook and eye closures at the waistline and neckline; snaps on the sleeve cuffs. Elegant shape and movement; breezy and cool for spring wear.
Measurements:
Shoulder, across: 15.75”
Chest, across: 20.5”
Waist, across: 17”
Total length: 54”
Sleeve, length: 26.5“
Condition: excellent
Need to know: Some loose lamé ribbons here and there, a normal amount for its age; vintage from the 1970s.
Seventies-era empire waisted a-line dress with cuffed bishop sleeves, wide reversed collar, and a full, blooming maxi skirt. Tailored in the waist, chest, and hips. Sheer lightweight lamé outer layer is muted orange printed lightly in purple paisley and woven with metallic gold dots. Under layer is coordinating orange and middleweight, likely polyester or a cotton blend. The sleeves have no under layer (except the cuffs), leaving them flowing and translucent. Zipper up the back with hook and eye closures at the waistline and neckline; snaps on the sleeve cuffs. Elegant shape and movement; breezy and cool for spring wear.
Measurements:
Shoulder, across: 15.75”
Chest, across: 20.5”
Waist, across: 17”
Total length: 54”
Sleeve, length: 26.5“
Condition: excellent
Need to know: Some loose lamé ribbons here and there, a normal amount for its age; vintage from the 1970s.