late 1970s vintage hippy smock or tunic dress by Vivienne Lawrence 1970s crepe mock surplice bodice

mock surplice bodice

It’s been one of my favourite purchases this year

and the taffeta elbow details

Useful and wearable

late 1970s vintage hippy smock or tunic dress by Vivienne Lawrence 1970s crepe mock surplice bodiceSimple cotton smock style dress in block printed greens and creams. Fairly full sleeves with elasticated cuffs. Small square button front bodice with mandarin style collar. in a contrasting direction of block print. It appears to have been neatly shortened with a hand stitched tuck at thigh level I originally thought it as a drop waisted detail, and have left as is as it is a wearable length. Measures: Bust up to 48 max flat at widest Waist 50 Hips 52