1960s Lee Bender for Bus Stop Bell Sleeve Dress designer-patrick-kelly Bust: approx 18-21" flat across

Bust: approx 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Tachi Castillo lived in Taxco Mexico and made pieces like this fantastic embroidered skirt by hand for the tourist market

The neckline crosses over itself and very long ties are set in at the waist giving the illusion that it is a wrapped dress and allowing you to cinch in the waist

This dress came with a belt that I believe is the original but is not marked - it is photoed separately

1960s Lee Bender for Bus Stop Bell Sleeve Dress designer-patrick-kelly Bust: approx 18-21" flat acrossBus Stop was a boutique label and the shop it originated from was started by Lee Bender. The first opened in 1968 and it was eventually sold to a larger chain in 1979. This dress probably dates form the late 60s early 70s period and is a great example of her work and the British movement of that time period. It is made of a very light weight cotton that has an almost see through effect as the fabric is so fine and light. The densely printed and very