How would you describe this "textured" 70's maxi?

[nostalgic*collections]

How would you describe this \"textured\" 70\'s maxi?

Any thoughts on a description? Slit is only on one side. No tags. Unique texture.

Thanks in advance!

Thank you ladies. My brian , I mean brain is fried.

Vicki

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

I would probably call this one a hostess gown or hostess maxi-dress. The fabric is a double-knit (least it looks double knit from here) jacquard; heavily textured, but I don't think there's a particular name for its pattern or effect--it is pretty cool looking, though.

Did you try belting this with a nice wide patent belt, or a wide vintage scarf with a wild print? I find that these shift-style dresses can look really great with something at the waist to shape them a bit. I like to wear colorful scarves as waist sashes, and the period jewelry sets the look off nicely. I usually get nice compliments with the scarf as belt look; people notice it more so than they do a wide belt--but the belts look nice, too. Just depends on how "different" you want to be.

 

[catwalkcreative]

I think Anne's spot on - beat me to it! A scarf would look lovely with this.

 

[vintageclothesline]

What they said and winter white!!!

 

[nostalgic*collections]

Anne, Louise, & Linda - I have this super leopard print scarf that would look great at the waist! I need a mobile accessories cart so I can change out looks everywhere.

I always forget about winter white. I tend to go in the ivory direction.

Thanks again ladies!

Vicki

 

[nostalgic*collections]

Ooops, forgot to ask something.

Would "chevron" be an accurate description of the shape of the texture? Or the less said the better???

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

Yes, chevron or zig zag. I also like statuesque for long dresses like this too. As far as the scarf you may want to try something wild and colorful against all of that winter white yardage. It would really create fantastic contrast!

 

[nostalgic*collections]

Thanks Amber! I'll be digging thru the scarf bin for the perfect look.

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

Vicki, I thought about "chevron" too, but I don't think this quite is a chevron pattern. I do like "zig-zag" though!

 

[BagDiva]

apart from FAB l would say chevron textured knitted polyester off white andl love it...so much you can dress this up or down..