Wonderful 1960s Mexican Embroidered Maxi Dress designer-adele-simpson I love the bright citrus

I love the bright citrus hues on the black backdrop

deep oxblood that is mixed with a deep grey

Skirt: 37" from waist to hem

Another iconic Jean Varon design it has been constructed out a super glossy flat pile synthetic velvet that is a true deep deep forest green

Please take a moment to go through the closer photos and super size them - this dress is deceptively simple but really an amazing feat of construction

Wonderful 1960s Mexican Embroidered Maxi Dress designer-adele-simpson I love the bright citrusMexican wedding dresses are works of art in my opinion and this black one is a beauty. Making it even more special is the extensive, hand done embroidery that covers its surface. The base fabric has been stitched with a crossed pattern of perfect little pin tuck pleats and they give an extra bit of texture to the dress. Separating each row of the pin tucked cotton are vertical bands of black lace through which you get the faintest glimpse of skin. The