This is a 1960s/70s pretty floral maxi dress by Angela Gore, London label. In a 'Victorianna' style popular in the late 60s early 70s, which is also so wearable now, it would grace any Summer occasion. Perhaps even tripping to the shops with a straw basket?
It features
a fabric which is a semi sheer floral pattern on an off white backgroundtogether with ivory/cream fabric in a self coloured pattern (see photos) which mirrors the background pattern in the floral fabric
to the front bodice; a deep 2.5" waist panel in the floral fabric
a high stand up neck trimmed with 2 rows of lace,
full sleeves trimmed with 3 rows of lace down the length of the centre of the sleeve which is gathered into an elasticated cuff
a layered skirt:
the bottom being a full skirt in the self coloured fabric with 4 rows of lace around the bottom
the top overlaid skirt (in the floral fabric) falls away in a curve from the centre of the front waist with the edges also trimmed in lace
long ties in the floral fabric from the side waist panel which tie at the back
a full lining to skirt, bodice and sleeves
an original metal long back zip from the neck to below the waist, hook and eye at base of collar
fabric which is either cotton or a poly/cotton mix. As there is no fabric label I cannot be definitive as to the fabric. The lining is probabaly acetate. The sleeve lining is a fine sheer nylon. The dress has been and can be hand washed with care despite the label stating dry clean.
