1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-mary-mcfadden perfectly constructed and made of

perfectly constructed and made of a good weight silk or silk blend so the line and shape remains when worn

textured silk-cotton mix

And it is not a coat assembled from a shawl - many of the "original" assuit garments you may see are actually later creations assembled from vintage shawls

It's a statement piece to be sure

The sleeves are full with long slim cuffs to emphasize the fullness above

1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-mary-mcfadden perfectly constructed and made ofThis fabulous lime hostess dress is just waiting for the perfect party! The construction is quite interesting on this one that front panel actually opens to a wide pleat at the bottom with the same fabric inset under it. I love that the front panel is set so it goes from neck to floor. The collar and all down the front on both sides have a silver lame backed detail that is then beaded with has prong set rhinestones and faux pearls added for a little