1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen The bodice is lined an

The bodice is lined an a blush silk and the gingham part of the skirt is interlined with silk in some parts and backed with a second layer of the silk gingham in others

And did it in a way that perfectly balanced being grown-up and youthful

Below that the skirt is very full and billows out and around you beautifully

A tiny bit of patina on the back of sequins near the neck and at the very edges here and there

It's extremely chic when on and I love that it buttons completely down the front so if you wish you can leave it open at the neck or skirt for a flash of skin to show

1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen The bodice is lined anThe Shrimpton Couture Archives 1970s caftan feeling dress under the creative direction of Hanae Mori The inner dress is made out of one of her silk twills, and the outer attached overlay is a silk chiffon. Both pieces are printed with an oversized, brilliantly coloured floral design. The neck is scooped wide across the collar bones and falls in a slight be at the back The inner dress is a straight sheath and the chiffon overlay is attached around the