This is a wonderful 1970s vintage dress designed by Jessica McClintock for her label “Gunne Sax”.  The dress takes inspiration from Edwardian fashion - McClintock was influenced during the 1970s by prairie, Victorian and Edwardian fashion.  The dress has a squared neckline, leg o’ mutton sleeves, high waist that is cinched with ties at the back and a three section skirt that is gathered in tucks so to make it fall in drapes - it is made in an ankle length.  The dress is detailed with crochet lace and the semi-transparent voile fabric is woven with an ornate contrasting pattern (see close-up photo).  It is lined in acetate and does up the back with a nylon zipper.  The sleeves are unlined so are semi-transparent.

Label: Gunne Sax by Jessica San Francisco

Content label:  Voile 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton, Trim 100% Cotton, Lining 100% Acetate  

Color: Beige or Cream White

Sizing: Size 10 is handwritten on the tag, but please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Shoulders:  13” from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam - note that your shoulder cap would fit into the cap of the sleeve

Sleeves:  27” long from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve inseam:  21” 

Bust: 34”-35” around, taken under the arms

Waist: 26” around uncinched

Hips: 48” full - meant to fall loosely

Overall length: 56“, measured flat

Condition:  It is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, staining or soiling.  This dress looks to have seen little use and was well stored over the years.

This is a wonderful example of Jessica McClintock design - perfect 70s boho look!