Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori A simple scoop neck and

A simple scoop neck and lots of quality construction finishes this gorgeous piece

The dress is cut to skim over the body with just a suggestion of curves as it works it way over the bust

Unlined and slips on to wear with three silk covered buttons above a keyhole at the back of the neck

This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later

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Classic 1970s Michael Novarese Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Pleating Details designer-hanae-mori A simple scoop neck andMichael Novarese was an American designer based out of California who designed dresses for many of the Hollywood stars during the sixties and seventies including Jane Russell, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore and Elizabeth Taylor to name just a few. He launched his label in 1957 with just 8 dresses and landed a deal with Saks. He focused on creating high end pieces that always started from the fabric. He was a master at picking beautiful