1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress Cocktail_Dress Princess seamed bodice and full

Princess seamed bodice and full skirt

A truly fabulous unlabelled piece and in lovely condition

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as her costume designer from 1952

The dress has no fastenings and slips on over the head with a V neck opening in the yolk to allow access

round neckline is also trimmed in chenille velvet

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress Cocktail_Dress Princess seamed bodice and fullThis dress is a great example of a 1970 1980s version of an early 1920s dress, with the classic drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with the film The Great Gatsby and sparked a renaissance in this era's style. The bodice element of the dress is comprised of a net Swiss dot tulle overlaid with a rectangular floral lace panel and smaller side panels. The sleeves are gathered at the shoulders. The laces are all different machine made types