1960s Italian Paisley Power: Purple, Gold & Black Cotton Sleeveless Blouse 1950 Wearable as is with a

Wearable as is with a dark petticoat in evening wear

a mustard knit

Delicate decadence in this wonderful example of fashion history

Appears to have been repaired under the arm does not detract from wearing

Loop it loosely over a cream knit for instant warmth

1960s Italian Paisley Power: Purple, Gold & Black Cotton Sleeveless Blouse 1950 Wearable as is with aPaisley at this scale and intensity was a deliberate act of confidence. The print on this Italian made blouse is a collision of deep violet, burnt amber, golden yellow and black, arranged in swirling medallion forms that draw the eye in every direction at once. The fabric, a cotton and easy care cloth combination, holds the print crisply, the weave firm enough to give the blouse a structured presence without stiffness. That wide, flat collar in solid