Vintage Lanvin Paris Chenille Dress 1970s Size L white satin bra The brim is turned at

The brim is turned at the edge

I guess to tighten the band around the owner’s head - I think that it dated to the late 1950s or early 60

although it is perfectly usable as is

but  please rely on the following measurements for fit:

with females adopting them to achieve a preppy look

Vintage Lanvin Paris Chenille Dress 1970s Size L white satin bra The brim is turned atThis is a vintage 70s era chenille dress made under the Lanvin Paris New York label. The dress is made up of thin horizontal stripes with alternating colors of teal, pink, ochre, violet and gray against a black base. It has dolman above the wrist length sleeves, peek a boo neckline, neck ties and a defined waistline that cinches with a belt. The original belt was no longer with the dress, so Ive substituted a black cord belt. The dress has no closures