1970's Hand Embroidered Navy Blue Oaxacan Mexican Dress Pierre Cardin Shoes The dress has front slit

The dress has front slit pockets and a back zipper and can be worn as a hostess gown to entertain at home or to a dressy party over the holidays

Victor Costa was known as the "copycat designer" because he often took direct inspiration from the runway

purple crushed velvet skirt

The outfit is labeled a size 14 but fits like a modern day size 12

Fabric is not listed

1970's Hand Embroidered Navy Blue Oaxacan Mexican Dress Pierre Cardin Shoes The dress has front slitThis is a gorgeous hand embroidered dress originally from Mexico or Central America. It is a navy blue cotton with colorful embroidered wild flowers across the bustline and cap sleeves, as well as across the back and down the front in a long rectangular panel. The neckline and cuffs of the sleeves are finished with natural embroidered yarn. The wild flowers are yellow, marigold, red, white, purple, red orange and green vines and leaves. There is a