1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-donald-brooks The bodice crosses and drapes

The bodice crosses and drapes and the flat folds of fabric add to the illusion of the nipped in waist

Museum quality condition and exceptional

There are a few small areas where someone has tightened and reinforced the netting but most look to have be done long ago and was done expertly

Hips: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Natural Waist: 13-15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-donald-brooks The bodice crosses and drapesThis fabulous lime hostess dress is just waiting for the perfect party! The construction is quite interesting on this one that front panel actually opens to a wide pleat at the bottom with the same fabric inset under it. I love that the front panel is set so it goes from neck to floor. The collar and all down the front on both sides have a silver lame backed detail that is then beaded with has prong set rhinestones and faux pearls added for a little