1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-maggy-rouff The back is finished with

The back is finished with a panel of elastic so the fit adjusts to the wearer

Item# DD968

This fabric molded to the body like a second skin and the combination of that type of fabric and the seaming that Alaia builds into his dresses was done to exaggerate curves and be flattering on

It is that classic little above the knee shift dress that you can wear loose with an almost bubble shape to it through the midriff or cinch it in with the original fabric belt

Total length: 49" from shoulder to bottom hem

1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-maggy-rouff The back is finished withThis exceptional and rare, Haute Couture dress from Valentino Haute Couture, is wonderful. The dress is simply cut and belies the numerous couture details that become apparent as you look at it more closely. The dress has a simple scooped and angled neckline at both the front and the back. Sitting across the neckline and forming the sleeves is silk chiffon that has been hand placed and stitched into soft pleats. These are set at different angles and