70s Maxi Dress Psychedelic Melting Print Vintage Chiffon Capelet Paula Brooks VFG
The eye popping print gives this 1970s vintage maxidress maximum impact! This dress itself is simply styled - fitted sleeveless empire waist bodice, long A-line skirt. The optional chiffon piece is so quirky I am still not completely sure how it was meant to be worn! It has a ruched stand-up boat collar, an opening that looks like an arm should slip through, and a tapering curvy edge.
SIZE: No size label. Because the fabric is a jersey knit, there is a little give to the measurements.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 40" | 101.5 |
| Empire waist | 31" | 78.75 |
| Hips | 43" | 109 |
| Bodice length from shoulder seam to empire waist | 12" | 30.5 |
| Skirt length | 43" | 109 |
| Sweep | 82" | 208 |
| Cape neck circumference | 29" | 73.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The print is amazing - melting and psychedelic, with some vaguely floral motifs, in shades of pink, purple, orange, and yellow. The fabric is a matte jersey - fiber burn test suggests acetate. Care label recommends machine wash warm & gentle, drip dry. The chiffon over-piece is done in the same print. There is nowhere to snip a bit of fabric for a burn test - I believe it is some sort of synthetic.
TAGS: Paula Brooks Original
CLOSURES: The dress closes with a long nylon zipper down the back. The chiffon cape has five self-fabric covered buttons with self-fabric loops.
CONDITION: Excellent. No stains, holes, tears, or even pics noted.
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