Chic 1970s Halston Light Linen-Silk Wrap Plunge Black Dress designer-koos There is a slight gathering

There is a slight gathering at the top of each shoulder so that they puff up slightly at the top and are fuller through the upper arm and then narrow in at the wrist for a wonderful nod to the forties

It is a beautiful example of her work and I am pleased to share that its twin was part of the 2015 Thea Porter exhibit at the London Museum of Textile and Fashion

fully constructed dress in a nude silk crepe

Waist: stretches 12-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

the embroidery work is exceptional

Chic 1970s Halston Light Linen-Silk Wrap Plunge Black Dress designer-koos There is a slight gatheringThe more time that goes by from when an original Halston dress was first created, the more relevant they seem to feel. It is easy to think of this piece as a closet staple. It is so sleek and simple that it is the kind of dress that you know that every time you slip it on you will look and feel amazing. It still feels fresh and of our modern world despite the fact that it has now been almost 50 years since it was designed. It has his signature