Fabulous Late 1970s James Galanos Intricate Flute Pleated Black Silk Jersey One Shoulder Dress designer-ruben-panis The waist nips in and

The waist nips in and I have added a grosgrain ribbon that is not original to the dress but will be included

The bodice is fitted and the waist nips in

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

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

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 The waist nips in andIn 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