1970s Kay O'Kauai, Maxi Dress, Hawaiian Muumuu Kaftan, Sleeveless Hostess Dress, Pastel Abstract Print

Brand/Maker: Custom Kay O'Kauai, Made in Hawaii

Era: 1960's

Material: 100% Acetate

Billowing maxi dress with pastel brush strokes, high portrait neckline, ruched train back and concealed tie to accentuating your waist! A breathtaking full length mu`umu`u hostess dress (no tag size) that will fit a Medium to Large 10-12, the waist is fully adjustable. This is a statement dress, very indicative of Kay's halter style sleeveless dresses in the late 60's. It's amazingly comfortable & breezy, glamorous and elegant. Transport yourself to a Tiki Paradise with this very special maxi dress.

Kay Hazard and her husband relocated from California to Hawaii after a long holiday there in the late 1960's - to leave the 'rat race' and start up a new business. Their shirt/muumuu factory known as "Kay O' Kauai" was established on Kauai in 1967. All garments were sewn to order and "no two of Kay's creations are the same!". The couple had outlet shops at the Poipu Beach and the Coco Palms Hotel. Fun Fact: The Coco Palms hotel was a primary location for the filming of Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii". Looking at images from that film the mu`umu`u dresses similar to this one play a key roll!

---Garment---

Shoulders: 16"

Bust: 42"

Waist: 40"

Hips: 48"

Plunge V front: 5"

Plunge V back: 8"

Length front: 54"

Length back: 58"

---Mannequin---

Shoulders: 16”

Height: 6ft

Bust: 30B

Natural Waist: 26”

Hips: 35”

Unpinned -

***shown on mannequin tied underneath and styled accordingly.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in New Haven, Connecticut.