1960s Peter Barron French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress 1970s dress seen in the flamboyant bow

seen in the flamboyant bow

It would have almost certainly been made by the same team as the haute couture collections and is in a wonderful cream checked muslin that features large embroidered Swiss dots

peekaboo stitching in copper between the thick lilac-grey ribbing

It’s virtually impossible to notice when worn and we only saw them when the dress was in hand and on the second or third inspection prior to listing

the fabric is crafted from 74% Silk

1960s Peter Barron French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress 1970s dress seen in the flamboyant bowThis shirt dress was designed by Peter Barron in London in the 1960s. It has a timeless shirt dress silhouette with a nipped in waist and button down front. Drawing on elements of classic French workwear, it is cut from thick blue cotton, with wide lapels and patch pockets at the chest with button down flap closures. The front fastens with polished plastic buttons which have an ombr blue finish, and the sleeves end in gathered cuffs which are fastened