1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen The neck is high and

The neck is high and it has attached ties that you can wrap and style or simply leave to trail down the front or back

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

It's extremely chic when on and I love that it buttons completely down the front so if you wish you can leave it open at the neck or skirt for a flash of skin to show

A tiny bit of patina on the back of sequins near the neck and at the very edges here and there

1970s Hanae Mori Silk Twill & Chiffon Caped Overlay Caftan Dress z-archive-alexandermcqueen The neck is high andThe 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