This absolutely incredible 1970s vintage caftan maxi dress features a highly avant garde drapey silhouette that hangs in glamorous layers all around the body. Made with a thin, soft and stretchy psychedelic printed fabric in purple and earthy shades of brown with a subtle micro lurex-like shimmer to it. V-neckline, fabric covered buttons with loops at the bodice, reinforced open belt-holes at empire waist level to run a matching tie belt through. This belt has long, dangly purple fringe and is the icing on this already visually delicious cake. Full disclosure: this is confusing to put on and we had to try a few times for it to make sense...on the interior is a connected crop top like piece with a head opening, armholes, and an elastic band around the bottom edge which sits beneath the bust. The caftan is open and very drapey but this interior piece best fits a small to medium frame and the measurements can be found below. The sleeves are massively batwing style and the silhouette tapers toward the bottom hem with a high slit in the front. Slips on overhead - no zipper. The print is amazing and the fabric feels so good on the skin. Wear this to a gallery opening night or other performance where creatives gather and prepare to be appreciated for your keen sense of true style...
• designer: Jay Morley for Fern Violette
• origin: unlisted, but this is an American brand
• fabric: unlisted-soft, thin, stretchy...likely crepe Nylon or Polyester
• color: purples, browns, beiges, black
• condition: nearly perfect with the exception of some discolored strands of fringe. These perhaps came in contact with bleach or the like as they are spotted from purple to an orangish color as shown in the last photo.
The only measurement limiting the size is connected crop top like portion in the interior that has an elastic band beneath the bust. This measures 24" unstretched, and stretches up to 32". All other measurements are free, loose, drapey and irrelevant to size.
• total length: 54"
• recommended women's size: small / medium
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If a size label is present on this vintage garment, it likely varies from modern standards. Carefully taken measurements are provided for you to compare to your own body and/or against a similar item that fits you well.
The model is 5'8" tall with a 36” bust, 26”-waist, 36” hips and typically wears small to medium sized clothing.
Please feel free to send me a message if you need help with sizing or have any other questions. I love to hear from you and I’m here to help!
