
OK - the material is a bit different - but even the ribbon art is the same at the top!
Chanel returns to it's roots with a little suit.


Wanna make your own? Try this Simplicity pattern - you'll be up to date in it!
Musing on the topic of sewing patterns and historical clothing research.



You see above: McCall's 9181, McCall's 9109, Simplicity 8080, Simplicity 7484, Butterick 4699, Simplicity 7572
If you want your daughter to match you try Simplicity 7617 or Simplicity 7518.
With a bit of searching (gotta love Google), I found someone IS selling this dress as beachwear.
This is in Australia! This is a direct copy of one of the 60s patterns. Just add your own fun beach print!
Adeline André was awarded a patent for a three sleeve hole dress in 1981.... hmm... What made it different?

I have a few for sale on my website Patterns from the Past Simplicity 60's dresses or Patterns from the Past McCall's 60's dresses. Maybe you can alter one into quick high fashion, or as a new beach dress!
Additional information: according to the McCall's 9181 pattern. The term "wrap-arounder" is a trademark of the McCall corporation. I keep searching and finding more variations on this pattern, all from the late 1960s.