On Gossamer Wings.

A woman in a sheer thing like this is an enthralling sight.

This has been true for so long that I can’t imagine how it will ever be otherwise.

Luxury-loving ancient Romans were certainly enthralled. They spent shocking sums to obtain such fabrics from far-off India. “The ends of the earth are traversed,” Pliny the Elder observed, “so that Roman women may expose their charms through transparent cloth.”

Now that the trade routes are more dependable, prices have come down considerably.

Chiffon Ruffle Dress (No. 6949). Light, airy, exuberant chiffon comes to life in the ruffles of this floral three-tiered dress. Shawl collar and empire waist seam. Poly chiffon. Lined in stretch poly. Invisible zipper and hook and eye closure at center back. Elastic at waist. Falls to mid-calf. Satin finish trim. Imported.