Amazing 1970s James Galanos Couture Brown & Black Navy Silk Crepe Front Slit Dress z-archive-valentino The upper edge of the

The upper edge of the bodice is finished with a dusty pink suede and the inner bodice is boned and shaped to hug the person wearing it

Being separates makes it insanely easy to mix and match for all four season

You do see Diane's dress versions of these pieces from this time period pop up more often then the jumpsuits do but I am always on the lookout for her jumpsuits

It creates a beautiful flower on flower look since the fabric itself has a huge oversized washed floral pattern covering the entire surface of the dress

5" flat across from side seam to side seamWaist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seamHips: 22" flat across from side seam to side seamLength: 43" from neck to hem

Amazing 1970s James Galanos Couture Brown & Black Navy Silk Crepe Front Slit Dress z-archive-valentino The upper edge of theIn 1951 a 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter