1965  
Suede dress
 

Purple suede dress
Designed by Jean Muir, 1965
T.250-1978

This suede, mini-length dress is made in the style of a smock. It zips up at the centre front and fastens with one button at the collar. There is a central kick pleat at the back from the waist to the hem. Suede was a favourite 1960s fabric.