1980s Susan Fryer Purple Floral Print Dress with Smocking 1960s_Vintage_Gown with a smaller bust

with a smaller bust

We believe this dress to be loosely based on the runway collections from 1985 and have attached a few examples from Yves Saint Laurent's Resort Collection of that year - pictured above in black and white

It is cut with a wrap-around cross-over waist

This had some room to spare on her

the ensemble is constructed to the Atelier's' haute couture standards - there is no machine finishing on it

1980s Susan Fryer Purple Floral Print Dress with Smocking 1960s_Vintage_Gown with a smaller bustMade in the USA, this vivacious dress was designed by Susan Friar in the early 1980s. Beloved for her outlandish prints during this era, this dress showcases bold purple, green, sketchy florals and tiny flower buds. The neckline is cut to a V style and the shoulders are adorned with flamboyant pleating and ruffles. The waistband is smocked, as was the vogue at the time. The sleeves are long and cut to a voluminous bell shape. The skirt is pleated and