1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique christian-lacroix Sat atop strips of inky

Sat atop strips of inky black velvet ribbon

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It has a strapless top and the bust has high sides and forms a classic longline bustier silhouette

Japanese fans and umbrellas

Yasmin Le Bon

1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique christian-lacroix Sat atop strips of inkyThis 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