1970s Jean Varon Printed Maxi Dress designer-ossie-clark Original silk chiffon sash belt

Original silk chiffon sash belt

The bodice is cut like a proper fifties dress should be with rounded shoulder and gussets under each arm

Lace is having a huge comeback these days and it would be impossible to find lace of this level and workmanship anymore

bohemian feel that was all the rage in the seventies

I love that the skirt has the same contrast at the hem

1970s Jean Varon Printed Maxi Dress designer-ossie-clark Original silk chiffon sash beltJean Varon did a series of dresses in a slinky nylon jersey. This fabric works brilliantly with his love of pattern and color. It holds the color perfectly and they stand the test of time staying true and crisp. Here he has used a palette of purples and reds in long, lean making rows of print. The dress has a high collar and sleek bodice. The sleeves are also cut long and lean and the skirt cascade to the floor. I love the banding worked into the