Janice Wainwright

1970s Embroidered Chiffon Caftan Tabard & Skirt Set

This 1970s Janice Wainwright tabard and skirt set was made in England of a blueish-gray polyester chiffon. A similar tabard and skirt were featured in the December 1976 issue of Harpers and Queen, courtesy of Liz Eggleston's blog. The tabard has short kimono sleeves, a deep V-neckline with built-in modesty panels, and magenta and gray geometric embroidery. It pulls over the head and ties at the sides of the waist. The top is lined in chiffon and the skirt panels are unlined. The plissé maxi skirt is high waisted and lined in chiffon. It fastens at the left side with a zipper and two hook-and-eyes at the waistband. There are a few snags in the embroidery but otherwise the set is in very good condition, clean and ready to wear.

Measurements:

Tabard:

Bust - open

Waist - 26.5" tied

Hips - open

Length - 50"

Skirt:

Waist - 25.5"

Hips - 44"

Length - 41"