1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique travona_dress When this dress first came

When this dress first came into Circa's collection I was struck by how similar the lattice work design is to the Spring 1978 haute couture collection although this dress appears to be a little older

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This style of lingerie bottom has become essential boudoir apparel and look great layered with modern knits and T-shirts

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it is actually joined at the side seams and across the shoulders

1970s White Cheesecloth and Crochet Dress with Cross Stitch Applique travona_dress When this dress first cameThis 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