Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-ruben-panis If that was not enough

If that was not enough the dress closes with a series of buttons that start at the neck

Reference Photo: Stella Tennant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Fall 1996

PantWaist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seamHips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seamLength: 41

The entire shoulder is elastic so you can wear it on or off the shoulder or leave only a single shoulder exposed - very sexy

Over this a floating caftan of printed chiffon wraps and snaps at the neck

Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-ruben-panis If that was not enoughIn 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