1960s Mollie Parnis Blue and Green Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress jumpsuit and plunging but buttoned neckline

and plunging but buttoned neckline are all decorated with soutache - like embroidered braids

and an exaggerated spread arrow collar with V - neck

Inseam: 22 1/2 inches

Dior Vargas (1930-2009) was a prolific Hawaiian artist who specialized in print works

1960s Mollie Parnis Blue and Green Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress jumpsuit and plunging but buttoned necklineFun and fresh dress by Mollie Parnis! The dress is midi length, with a full skirt, fitted bodice, and long sleeves. The bodice has playful leaf appliques surrounding and accenting the neckline. The sleeves are fitted on the upper arm, but burst forth at the elbow in a bell shape. The sleeves, hem, and waist are accented by a brilliant satin sapphire blue ribbon. The fabric is sheer, most noticeably on the sleeves as the bodice and skirt are lined, and