1980s Black Moire Taffeta Party Dress sleeveless Waist-to-hem - 36"

Waist-to-hem - 36"

It features boning in the bodice and a 16" slit up the left side

though the seams are slightly stressed in the armpits

Venet was a very influential designer who worked under Schiaparelli and Givenchy before opening his own couture house in 1962

The blue silk chiffon top has a silk lining

1980s Black Moire Taffeta Party Dress sleeveless Waist-to-hem - 36"This Andrea Odicini party dress was originally sold at Holt Renfrew's luxury department H. R.'s Boutique in the late 1970s or early 1980s. It was made in Italy of a black moire silk taffeta with a silk chiffon lining. The fabric is very heavy, weighing close to 1. 2 kg. Its features include a ruched neckline, short puffy sleeves, and a drop waist with two tiered ruffle skirt. It does up the left side with a hidden metal zipper. It's in excellent