1970s Turquoise & Metallic Ikat Brocade Mollie Parnis Dress designer-adele-simpson The silk chiffon top overlay

The silk chiffon top overlay is attached at the shoulders and has a long jersey sash that wraps and ties as you wish to style it

closed shop and then reopened in in the late seventies

A exquisite Emerald and diamond dome cocktail ring

The dress is fully lined with a pink crepe silk that feels like it was hand washed at some point but is strong and stable

The skirt is cut swing style and gently curves away from the more fitted hip area

1970s Turquoise & Metallic Ikat Brocade Mollie Parnis Dress designer-adele-simpson The silk chiffon top overlayI have had a pant and jacket set from this same collection by Mollie Parnis in the past but I actually prefer the dress version better. It has more of an impact and I love the simplicity of the design that really allows for that stunning fabric to take center stage. An Ikat print is always on point and when you find one shot through with metallic thread it is even better. The first thing you need to know about this piece is that the true color did not