1960s Kitty Copeland Polished Cotton Green and Turquoise Dress 1980s-evening-wear which is lined and reinforced

which is lined and reinforced at the hem

Empire-line tailoring means it falls to the floor with generous swathes of fabric enveloping the wearer

these shorts are tailored and flared to a relaxed fit that means they could be mistaken for a midi-skirt

The dress has very petite measurements and was photographed flat as it could not be done up on a mannequin

1960s Kitty Copeland Polished Cotton Green and Turquoise Dress 1980s-evening-wear which is lined and reinforcedThis pretty midi dress was designed by Kitty Copeland in London during the 1960s and was a premier ready to wear British label which sold in the best department stores of the day. It is tailored from a very high quality polished cotton patterned with painterly florals in shades of turquoise, blue, green and purple. Cut to a sleeveless shift dress style, it has a flattering boat neckline and a nipped in waist that creates a timeless hourglass