1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress Courtney_Love_Style The bodice of the dress

The bodice of the dress is overlain in sheer black chiffon embellished at the front with metallic red polka dots framed in black rocaille beads

red and orange flowers against a mottled blue and white background

Vogue described these padded pieces as “resolute defiance of conventional notions of female body enhancement”

Our model is UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in (163cm) and this was roomy on her bust but otherwise fit her well

With some stretch in the bust this would suit a range of sizes up to US size 8-10

1970s Brenner Couture Navy and Red Embroidered Maxi Dress Courtney_Love_Style The bodice of the dressThis is a really well made 1970s navy embroidered maxi dress by Brenner Couture. It's a smart shirt waister style with a crossover V neck with two button fastenings and a pointed collar. The sleeves are gathered slightly at the cuff and are also finished off with two buttons on each side. The dress is gathered at the waist and flows down into a beautiful maxi skirt, with lots of fabric to create movement. It features red, Scandinavian style embroidery