vintage 1940s striped MAXAN hostess gown trapeze bias cut dress caftan OSFMBoldly striped acetate gown with chevron patterning and plunging neck, circa 1940s vintage. MAXAN Housecoats Negligees label. Dolman style sleeves are bracelet length and taper slightly. Trapeze shape tot the tea length hem; chevron seaming at front and back center and along the sides. The hem has beautifully matched, bias cut panels angling in towards the lower center both front and back. On seam slash pockets at lower waist. Original obi style sash