1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Red Blouse with Ruffle Collar 80s_vintage_dress the halter neck dress features

the halter neck dress features a pretty white organza ruffle around the neck

followed by a further layer of stiff netting and a sateen slip beneath

This dress is a particularly vibrant and fresh example of late 1950s or early 1960s summer fashion

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The bodice is a smaller polka dot print in purple and white

1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Red Blouse with Ruffle Collar 80s_vintage_dress the halter neck dress featuresThis vintage ruffle collar red silk blouse is from revered French designer Ted Lapidus. Lapidus popularised sports utility wear and the safari suit look along with Yves Saint Laurent in the 1960s and '70s. A great example of 1970s daywear from this renowned but under the radar French designer. The blouse has a poet look about it with generous amounts of fabric in the bodice and sleeves. This gives the piece great versatility and could be styled a