1960s Blanes Cream Lace Mini Dress with Cross Over Bodice orange_duster This piece is a wonderful

This piece is a wonderful example of soutache work

BUST - 60 in

Ottoman in origin

It has long sleeves and boxy tailoring across the body

It fastens at the centre back with a hidden tonal zip and a hook-and-eye clasp

1960s Blanes Cream Lace Mini Dress with Cross Over Bodice orange_duster This piece is a wonderfulBlanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operation from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top department stores of the day. Tailored from a faux cream shot silk, this dress is cut to a short, knee length style. The fabric is adorned with cream lace which is detailed with cappuccino brown embroidery that outlines a floral design. The dress has a cross over front with a V