1970s Joy Stevens Tyrian Purple Draped Knit Evening Dress with Jacket Brooches with a loose body -

with a loose body - skimming silhouette

Dress closes in back with both a button (on sheer layer) and a zipper

Button front closure

red floral print dress by Lanvin

The dress features a slit at the center back

1970s Joy Stevens Tyrian Purple Draped Knit Evening Dress with Jacket Brooches with a loose body -Sublimely elegant evening dress by Joy Stevens. The knit dress is maxi length, with an A line silhouette, cinched elastic waist, and a bloused bodice with draped neckline and spaghetti straps. The jacket is waist length, with long bishop sleeves with narrow cuff. The dress drapes beautifully on the body in a grecian like style; it skimming the wearer's form and clings gently on curves. Deep reddish tyrian purple elevates the dress to sheer