1970s John Kloss Tie Front Gown

Few designers did lingerie better (then and since) than John Kloss. A master at taking a length of jersey and making it look like pure sex on a woman's body,  his dress designs are incredible (when you can find them) to say the least, but Kloss really pulled out all the stops when it came to his lingerie designs, using a supple nylon tricot. Ooozing sensuality, the bodice of this night gown is deeply (we mean to the belly button) cut, and ties between the breasts, leaving a keyhole at the midriff.  The cap sleeves are slit and overlap at the top of the shoulder, like a rosebud.  Printed with a deco-inspired fan pattern in salmon, and light blue on a pinky-orange background. Edges are all finished in Kloss' trademark picot stitch. Bust 35", hip 36", shoulder 14.5", length 55".  Excellent condition.  $180