1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique travona_dress which would have been the

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When this dress first came into Circa's collection I was struck by how similar the lattice work design is to the Spring 1978 haute couture collection although this dress appears to be a little older

it is actually joined at the side seams and across the shoulders

The silk is also detailed with strips of chocolate brown grosgrain that run from the shoulder to bottom hem and are outlined in metallic gold lurex running stitch

1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique travona_dress which would have been theThis 1970s maxi dress is crafted from rich white cheesecloth. It has elbow length, fluttering sleeves and falls to the ankle. The dress is trimmed with off white crochet around the neckline, cuffs and bust and a thicker band of crochet around the waist with no lining behind it, this panel has a skin flashing peekaboo effect. The stand out detail of this pretty dress is the cross stitch panel across the front; sewn onto cheesecloth, it is detailed with