1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden The front has a little

The front has a little squared off plunge that sits quite deep and the the neckline is cut wide and meant to sit almost off the shoulders

The skirt is made of five tiers of the cotton with attached under layers of silk and netting

Belt: will accommodate 24" - 27"

I have included a snapshot from one of the Mcqueen books that talks more of the various inspirations that were behind this spectacular collection

1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden The front has a littleA wonderful caftan dress that only has its Bloomingdales label in place. It has the feel of a Thea Porter but even if it is just a piece made for Bloomingdales, it is one of those wonderful things you will only ever find in vintage. It is a wonderfully easy to wear dress and very flattering once on. There is an inner bias cut pale purple silk sheath dress that is then covered in a layer of that blue silk chiffon down the front and back. A straight