1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress 1970s revival we suggest would best suit

we suggest would best suit US size 8-12

LENGTH : 19 in

Beautifully constructed inside and out

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The dress is a faux shirtwaister style so there is a centre front seam with the button stand running from the top of the yoke of the wide boat neck all the way down to the skirt

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress 1970s revival we suggest would best suitThis dress is a great example of a 1970 1980s version of an early 1920s dress, with the classic drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with the film The Great Gatsby and sparked a renaissance in this era's style. The bodice element of the dress is comprised of a net Swiss dot tulle overlaid with a rectangular floral lace panel and smaller side panels. The sleeves are gathered at the shoulders. The laces are all different machine made types