1970s Gumps Embroidered Caftan Dress designer-nat-kaplan To work on this fine

To work on this fine a fabric with that technique is almost impossible

The front is classic with slanted hip pockets and a lean curved cut

Thea was known to hunt antique stores and markets in far off places around the globe and you can see the inspiration of an earlier time in this piece

This fabric choice helps to holds its slightly A-line shape

Bill Tice did lingerie and he also did a range of lounge type

1970s Gumps Embroidered Caftan Dress designer-nat-kaplan To work on this fineA gorgeous 1970s caftan maxi dress done in a feather light, textured silk chiffon that has metallic flowers appliqued and embroidered onto the top layer. The gown is cut long and full, and is constructed of two layers of almost weightless silk chiffon on the top and tissue silk underneath. I love the almost watteau back and the extra fullness of the cut there. It gives the dress a romantic, exotic feeling and is a stunning complement to the lightness