1960s Josefa Hand Embroidered Ocean Blue & Turquoise Bell Sleeve Caftan designer-chloe The back is laced with

The back is laced with a corset type finish so if left ties loosely it shows a hint of skin

If you have been looking for the ultimate dramatic statement gown this could just be it

Under these the bodice is simple and skims over the waist

Love the bibbed front with its lacework that goes high on the neck

There the thread is of a heavier weight so that the collar has structure and body but still with the feminine touch of the black lace

1960s Josefa Hand Embroidered Ocean Blue & Turquoise Bell Sleeve Caftan designer-chloe The back is laced withI love Josefa caftans and have covered the history of the label a couple of times in my instagram (go peek one day). They are like owning a piece of wearable art. Every single one of them was entirely hand made, detailed and embroidered. They were made in Mexico in the late sixties to early seventies and were the epitome of Bohemian chic in their day. They are easy to wear pieces that can go from the beach, to exploring far off markets, to being worn