1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen Over this is a pattern

Over this is a pattern of flowers that are embroidered in a darker green onto the fabric and done in a way that highlights the cut of the dress

The larger portions of the design have an additional layer of silk velvet fused over the pattern

Below that the skirt is very full and billows out and around you beautifully

The skirt falls from under there and will sit to just under the knee or perhaps a bit longer depending on your height

The bodice is lined an a blush silk and the gingham part of the skirt is interlined with silk in some parts and backed with a second layer of the silk gingham in others

1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen Over this is a patternThe Shrimpton Couture Archives 1970s caftan feeling dress under the creative direction of Hanae Mori The inner dress is made out of one of her silk twills, and the outer attached overlay is a silk chiffon. Both pieces are printed with an oversized, brilliantly coloured floral design. The neck is scooped wide across the collar bones and falls in a slight be at the back The inner dress is a straight sheath and the chiffon overlay is attached around the