1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-la-mendola The bodice is cut on

The bodice is cut on a one shoulder silhouette and you can see that it is set a little higher up on the chest than you would normally expect

It was too small for the mannequin so is only shown unbuttoned

I do see some thinning of the fabric across the interior lining with some small tears

The bodice is boned and has a stay that hooks to close under the actual bust and a second hooked stay lower down at the waist

Note that the cuffs seems very small for where they would sit on the arm

1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-la-mendola The bodice is cut onTreacy Lowe pieces are always a favorite to find. Kathy Lowe Howden launched the label in partnership with her husband in 1971 and quickly became known for her maxi dresses and prints. She did the most amazing caftans and dresses that really reflect the time period. She was a designer that designed her around the fabric she chose and many were custom done just for her. The vast majority of her fabrics were made to her specification in India. So when