1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Shirt Dress Vintage_80s_dress This 1970s pleated cotton outfit

This 1970s pleated cotton outfit from American boutique brand Elissa of California is made up of two separates along with a matching floral fabric tie belt to draw in the waist

The mid calf length skirt is straight at the front

Equally suited to daytime or evening wear

This is a really unusual hat design probably from the late 1940s to early 1950s and almost like a fascinator

This incredible 1970s abstract-print silk

1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Shirt Dress Vintage_80s_dress This 1970s pleated cotton outfitA stylish 1970s daywear piece by revered designer Ted Lapidus who began his long fashion career at the house of Dior before branching out on his own in 1951. He is known for his unisex style of dressing and was worn by leading French stars of the day including Brigitte Bardot and Francoise Hardy. This is a boutique piece and is classic and understated French chic at its best. The style of the dress is almost tunic like and could easily be worn as a