1970s Donald Brooks Two Piece Peasant Wench Dress

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It's like Sonny and Cher - one without the other was fine (one was even kinda way better than the other) and together - just great. A bar wench of an outfit from Donald Brooks, dating to around 1971, made of printed cotton seersucker. The bright striped corset blouse laces up the front and flares out at the peplum waist (but it also zips up the back and leaves a little split at the small of your back) over a long romantic contrasting floral skirt with a matching long sash. Devilishly low-cut in front, it is pure sex without being obvious and even retains a hint of innocence so you don't come off like an old Vaudeville sleaze. Even so, wear an extreme push-'em-up-and-together bra under it. With a pair of Grecian Mario Valentino sandals that lace up your calves and lots and lots of wire bangles stacked on a wrist, this has that gypsy look without the evil eye. Try the skirt with a crisp white Kenzo men's inspired button-down or wear that fantastic top with tight white jeans and black velvet thongs. Bust measures 36", waist 28" and length 22". Skirt has a 27" waist and is 44" long. Top is lined in cherry silk crepe while the bottom is unlined. Both are in excellent condition. $320.00
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