1971 RTW Thea Porter Indian Cotton Maxi Dress designer-bill-blass The vest is has dramatic

The vest is has dramatic front points and two sets of suede ties

White ribbon piping give it length and the ruffle peeking out from under the skirt is divine

The buttons are each hand covered in the same fabric and each buttonhole is finished properly in tradition dressmaking fashion

The neck line is the stand out detail on this one of course

Whatever color you choose to wear underneath will of course show through

1971 RTW Thea Porter Indian Cotton Maxi Dress designer-bill-blass The vest is has dramaticA rare and stunning Thea Porter that is a little unusual in it's cut and has a very Victorian feel! I love that it has the feel of her caftans through the body but its topped by that attached cape that drapes so beautifully over the shoulders! Yards of almost weightless, flowing printed Indian cotton were used and deliberately left unlined so you get this easy draping effect that is very sexy despite it fully covering the body. It is cut with a slim