1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress armani_ballgown The waistband draws in tightly

The waistband draws in tightly and is accentuated with a piped seam before cascading into a full floor sweeping skirt

(163 cm) and there was definitely room to spare

The jacket is not lined but it does have beautifully made and shaped shoulder pads

There is a neat double fabric bow that sits on the left by an asymmetrical Princess seam

This ensemble is in excellent

1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress armani_ballgown The waistband draws in tightlyThis dress was created in the 1970s by Young Edwardian, a collectible American vintage label which drew inspiration from antique clothing designs. Crafted from a thick white linen, it is tailored to a maxi length with long bell sleeves which are gathered at the cuffs. The neck is rounded and is finished with a tie in coordinating linen at the front. The skirt is finished with a wide ruffle flounce hem at the bottom. It is the elaborate ombr rainbow