Vintage 1970s Maxi Dress Metallic Knit with Abstract Pattern Size M

This is a vintage maxi dress made from a sheer fabric with silver thread woven throughout, featuring an abstract, flowing pattern in shades of orange, tan, taupe, and black. The dress has a high neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a band defined waist, flowing into a straight, floor-length skirt designed to hang loosely through the hips.  The fabric is over a base taffeta fabric in orange.

The fabric has a subtle sheen due to the metallic thread, giving the dress visual depth and movement without heavy embellishment. Construction is clean and well executed, with careful pattern placement and shaping through the bodice and waist. Although no labels are present, the quality of the sewing and finishing suggests it was seamstress-made - in any case, very well made. The dress fastens at the back with a nylon zipper.

Estimated Age: Most likely mid 1970s

Material: Sheer synthetic fabric with silver thread woven throughout

Size:  no size tag, and although this should fit a medium size, please rely on the following measurements for fit, taken flat and doubled where appropriate:

Shoulders: 14½ inches across (your shoulder may extend slightly into sleeve)

Sleeves: 25 inches from shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve inseam: 19 inches

Bust: 38 inches around, taken under the arms

Waist: 29 inches around

Hips: 38 inches around (intended to hang loosely)

Overall length: 57 inches, measured from back neck seam

Please compare these measurements to a similar garment for best fit.

Condition: In very good condition. Fabric presents well with even metallic sheen. No notable flaws observed.

This is a quite striking vintage 1970s maxi dress - sure to make an impression!