1960s Space Age Jean Varon Maxi Dress designer-missoni Both the skirt and jacket

Both the skirt and jacket close with a front chunky silver metal zipper at the waist

I love the gathered neckline detail and pretty orange piping

It has that touch of thirties influence still with a slightly wider cut through the bodice and looser drape which makes it very flattering

The back is slit open to the waist

1960s Space Age Jean Varon Maxi Dress designer-missoni Both the skirt and jacketThis is one of those dresses where you know the designer was experimenting with the new fabrics that were being created during this time period. I have called it "space age" but it still retains that hint of the Victorian era that Varon pieces tend to have. The fabric used is really unusual and off the hanger this dress is not any where near as impressive as it is on. The striped parts are made of a almost chenille type fabric for the black and what